Pienaar hits back at Cheetahs critics
Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar has defended his team’s performances in the Pro14 after the side was criticised by former Ireland hooker Keith Wood.
Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar has defended his team’s performances in the Pro14 after the side was criticised by former Ireland hooker Keith Wood.
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Former Irish captain and British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has questioned the purpose of including the Cheetahs and Kings in the PRO14 competition.
The Cheetahs have officially confirmed the signing of Pumas and Vodacom Bulls flank Jeandre Rudolph on a two-year deal from November.
Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed PRO14 season in late August following the coronavirus pandemic.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has revealed that the organisation is hoping for a return-to-play within the next three to four months.
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Scottish Rugby has revealed that the PRO14 season could still be restarted but the campaign will definitely be curtailed.
Hawies Fourie has confirmed the Cheetahs’ capture of Marcell Muller and George Cronje, adding that they have tabled offers to more France-based youngsters.
The Cheetahs have managed to sign former Grey College duo Marcell Muller and George Cronje from French clubs Montpellier and Clermont respectively.