Cheetahs battle past Pumas in drab affair
The Cheetahs held their nerve to secure hard-fought one-point victory against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The Cheetahs held their nerve to secure hard-fought one-point victory against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday.
World Cup-winning Springbok greats Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar catch up with former teammates Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers to share some special memories from throughout their storied careers.
Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with former teammates to reminisce about their 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions, and select their starting XV for this year’s highly anticipated series.
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has selected four capped Springboks, including Frans Steyn, in his team to front the Invitational side made up of players from around the country in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
A World Cup-winning Springbok has agreed to a contract extension that will have him remain at the Cheetahs until October 2022.
The inclusion of veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is one of six changes to the Cheetahs starting lineup for Wednesday’s preparation match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein.
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made one injury-enforced change to his team’s starting XV for their clash with the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Wings Malcolm Jaer and Rosko Specman scored five tries between them as the Cheetahs cruised to a 53-31 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar have been named in the Cheetahs starting lineup for their Super Rugby Unlocked opener against the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has criticised SA Rugby for its treatment of the Cheetahs and Kings with regard to the teams’ future in the PRO14.