Cheetahs claw victory in Cape Town
The Cheetahs came from a half-time deficit to claim a hard-earned Currie Cup victory over Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Cheetahs came from a half-time deficit to claim a hard-earned Currie Cup victory over Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday.
The SARugbymag.co.za team backs all South African sides to claim Vodacom United Rugby Championship scalps, with the surprise prediction a Lions victory over table-topping Leinster.
The Cheetahs are reportedly set to face Australia’s Western Force in four games this year as they wait for confirmation of their future participation in the European Challenge Cup.
Follow the live action as the Lions host the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvCHE
Toulon proved impregnable to the travelling Cheetahs who, despite a valiant effort, were easily repelled by the French giants in a Challenge Cup clash at Stade Mayol on Saturday afternoon.
The Griffons recorded their first #CurrieCup premier division win in over 23 years on Friday, while the defending champion Pumas smashed the Cheetahs to remain unbeaten.
The unbeaten Pumas clawed the Cheetahs to continue a perfect start to their Currie Cup title defence in a top-of-the-table clash in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Robert Ebersohn will start at inside centre for the Cheetahs, in place of the injured Frans Steyn, to face Toulon in the Challenge Cup in France on Saturday.
Veteran Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn has had to undergo surgery on his injured knee, which may jeopardise his participation at this year’s World Cup.
The SARugbymag.co.za team backs the Stormers to deliver at DHL Stadium, while the Sharks will feast at Kings Park when Champions Cup action resumes this weekend.