Etzebeth vs De Jager
The Bok teammates clashed during Saturday's match at Newlands.
The Bok teammates clashed during Saturday's match at Newlands.
The hosts won 31-24 to move back to the top of the Africa 1 conference.
The Stormers beat the Cheetahs 31-24 at Newlands on Saturday to snap their three-game winless streak. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Boland Cavaliers beat the SWD Eagles 32-16 in Wellington on Friday, while there were also wins for the Pumas and Border in round eight of the Currie Cup qualifiers.
The Stormers loose forwards will have a point to prove against the Cheetahs at Newlands this Saturday following a disappointing display against the Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Tian Meyer will start at scrumhalf in the solitary change to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Stormers at Newlands.
The Cheetahs have bolstered their front-row ranks for next season, with Kings prop Tom Botha signing a two-year deal.
The Lions have strengthened their position at the top of the South African group while the Stormers have slipped down to fourth for the first time in 2016, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Boland Cavaliers scored two late tries to beat the Valke 24-22 in round seven of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for the Free State XV, Leopards, Western Province and Golden Lions XV on Friday.
Cheetahs winger Sergeal Petersen could be ready for their clash with the Stormers next weekend.