Talks under way to secure Pro14 match in new year

EAST London is set to host its first Pro14 rugby match after Southern Kings rugby chiefs announced they are exploring the possibility of moving a third game away from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Apart from the move up the coast to East London, it has also been decided that the Kings will play Munster at the Outeniqua Park Stadium in George on April 7.

Earlier in the season, the Kings played top Irish side Ulster at Kwazakhele’s Wolfson Stadium.

“We are hoping to take a game to East London and are currently discussing it with the relevant rolep the Kings announced on their official social media account.

The news will be welcomed by Border rugby fans who have been clamouring for the Kings to play in East London.

Soccer team Chippa United and the Warriors cricket side already alternate matches between Port Elizabeth and East London with success and have won supporters in both regions.

Only 3 011 fans watched the King’s opening game against Leinster and 4 062 supporters turned up to watch them play Zebre in their second game at the NMB Stadium.

However, the Kwazakhele game only drew 2 836 fans and the Kings then returned to NMB Stadium for their home games against Scarlets (attendance 3 619) and Edinburgh (3 600).

“The decision to host a match at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele formed part of our broader mission to