Cheetahs depart on a high
Coach Franco Smith has named a 27-man squad for the Cheetahs' three-match tour to Australia.
Coach Franco Smith has named a 27-man squad for the Cheetahs' three-match tour to Australia.
Superior defence will secure victory in the match between the Cheetahs and Sunwolves in Bloemfontein this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Hilton Lobberts will start at blindside flank for the Cheetahs against the Sunwolves in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The Lions have taken a big step towards securing a home playoff. The Sharks may battle to make the knockout stage from here. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The hosts scored three tries in their 23-18 win at Loftus.
The Cheetahs did the Lions, Sharks and Stormers a favour in restricting the Bulls to a narrow win at Loftus Versfeld this past Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Bulls claimed a scrappy yet important 23-18 win over the Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Bulls have the firepower in the backs to lay waste to the Cheetahs defence in Pretoria this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Nico Lee will start at inside centre when the Cheetahs take on the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Cheetahs centres William Small-Smith and Joubert Engelbrecht are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Wednesday.