MORGAN PIEK
Coach Rory Duncan, who lifted the famous Currie Cup in 2007, was last man to lead the side to victory in the final when they beat the Golden Lions 20-18 in Bloemfontein.
Duncan says he wants to learn from the past, and bring that same spirit back into the side, which saw them win two and draw one final in three-years.
Free State face the Kings next weekend in a warm-up match, before traveling to Nelspruit for their tournament opener against the Pumas, followed by the Griquas at home next week.