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SA Kings select squad

Port Elizabeth - The South African Kings have announced their 27-man squad that will compete at the Nations Cup in Romania.

According to the Keo.co.za website, 26 players of the group are all based at the EP Kings. The tournament will be seen as final preparation for Port-Elizabeth based union’s Currie Cup First Division campaign, where promotion will be vital as they aim for Vodacom Super Rugby participation in 2013.

High profile signing Luke Watson has been added to the squad while Kiwi duo, prop Clint Newland and lock Ross Kennedy, have also been selected. There are also a few players from the EP Kings Academy.

The South African Kings will compete against Georgia, Romania and Portugal in their pool matches.

SA Kings touring squad:

Backs:

Mzwandile Stick (captain), SP Marais, Baldwin McBean, Marcello Sampson, Jaco Bekker, Siyanda Grey, Wayne Stevens, Jaco van Schalkwyk, Shane Gates, Danie Faasen, Boela Abrahams

Forwards:
Jaco Engels, Phumlani Nodikida, Andre Schlechter, Clint Newland, Hannes Franklin, Frank Herne, Jaco Fourie, Darron Nell, Ross Kennedy, Barend Pieterse, Wayne van Heerden, Devin Oosthuizen, Jacques Potgieter, Mpho Mbiyozo, Jacques Engelbrecht, Luke Watson
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