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Cheetahs confirm Nkosi bombshell
The Cheetahs have confirmed that Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has tested positive for a banned substance and faces the potential of a four-year ban.
The Cheetahs have confirmed that Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi has tested positive for a banned substance and faces the potential of a four-year ban.
Sbu Nkosi’s career has been hit with another major setback as he faces a four-year ban after returning a positive test for a banned substance.
The Bulls and Lions continued their unbeaten start to the 2024 Currie Cup, while the Sharks suffered their third-straight defeat on Friday.
The Vodacom Bulls beat the Cheetahs in Pretoria on Friday to extend their impressive start to the 2024 Currie Cup to three wins.
Sbu Nkosi is a notable absentee in the defending champion Cheetahs’ matchday 23 for a top-of-the-table Currie Cup tussle with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday evening.
Hooker Vernon Paulo scored a brace of tries at the death to help the defending Currie Cup champion Cheetahs overpower DHL Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The DHL Stormers will tackle Toulon at home, before going on the road to face Racing 92, as the 2024-25 Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed on Friday.
WP defence coach Norman Laker and centre Wandisile Simelane are looking forward to the challenge of taking on the defending Currie Cup champion Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The 2024 Currie Cup got off to a cracking start as the Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls claimed statement victories, while the Pumas and Lions enjoyed positive road trips.
Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs, 2022 winners Pumas and the Griffons will face Emerging Ireland and Super Rugby’s Force in the Toyota Challenge in October.