{"id":22158,"date":"2013-08-27T19:53:14","date_gmt":"2013-08-27T17:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/ep-kings-team-announced-against-the-leopards\/"},"modified":"2013-08-27T19:53:14","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T17:53:14","slug":"ep-kings-team-announced-against-the-leopards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/ep-kings-team-announced-against-the-leopards\/","title":{"rendered":"EP Kings team announced against the Leopards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The EP Kings<\/a> Rugby team that will take on the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday has been announced, with minimal changes to the squad that beat the Griffons 63 points to seven last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cDarron Nell returns to take up the captain\u2019s role, with Tiger Mangweni returning to vice captain,\u201d said Currie Cup Head Coach, David Maidza.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe backs remain unchanged, to ensure continuity and build on what we accomplished during the Griffons game,\u201d said Maidza.<\/p>\n

Maidza said aside from Nell, Cornell du Preez would also return to his starting position at eighth man, after missing out last week\u2019s game. Tim Agaba moves to openside Flank, while Devin Oosthuizen would move to Blindside Flank.<\/p>\n

Stefan Willemse moved to the bench, while Boetie Britz came onto the bench in place of Albie de Swardt, who was being rested.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course we were very happy with the result against the Griffons, but there are always areas we can improve on and we will be looking to improve on some of those aspects in this game,\u201d said Maidza.<\/p>\n

Maidza said he was particularly impressed with the attacking elements from last week\u2019s game, but was concerned that ball control could have been better.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to keep focusing on the fundamentals, and ensure that we improve on this every week,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Maidza said he was expecting a tough game against the Leopards, who were particularly strong up front.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to take the game to the next level and ensure that we build on the momentum from the last game. We need to step up if we wish to take part in the playoffs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nell also lauded the Leopards forwards, saying the team was expecting quite a physical encounter on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Leopards have a great pack, with some big players, so we\u2019re expecting quite a physical game, which is going to be a nice challenge for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

EP Kings<\/a> team to play Leopards at Profert Olen Park in Potchefstroom on Friday 30 August 2013:<\/strong><\/p>\n