**When speaking to [https://www.springboks.rugby/](https://www.springboks.rugby/), Rob Kempson said the Isuzu Southern Kings are prepared for any eventuality regarding the competition structure for the rest of the season, and that they are in high spirits as they look to continue building and improving.** The Isuzu Southern Kings’ High Performance Director and interim head coach admitted that they have come to terms with the indefinite suspension of the Guinness PRO14 season, especially since they were not in contention for a playoff spot when it was announced. However, according to the former Springbok prop, they will be ready to return to the field if the mooted domestic franchise competition comes to light. *“The players are all on training programmes and they are in regular contact with our conditioning coach, while I have been able to get through some admin and work relating to my role as High Performance Director, so lockdown has been productive,”* said Kempson. *“The guys are in good spirits, and it has been entertaining to see some of their training videos with players using their wives and children in exercises.* *“We also have a weekly challenge on who sends the best video, which doesn’t necessarily have to be rugby-related, and the players have been having a lot of fun with that.* *“JT Jackson (centre) lifted a sheep in one of them which was very funny, while the likes of Yaw Penxe (wing), Luyolo Dapula (flanker) and Bobby de Wee (lock) have been strong on the entertainment front, so there is a good team spirit.”*
