Cheetahs switch playmakers for battle in Bloem
Hawies Fourie has rejigged the Free State Cheetahs backline ahead of the battle for first spot on the Currie Cup log against the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Hawies Fourie has rejigged the Free State Cheetahs backline ahead of the battle for first spot on the Currie Cup log against the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
A fast start gave the Pumas just enough of a lead as they repelled a Cheetahs fightback to clinch a tense Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
Coach Hawies Fourie believes the Free State Cheetahs’ success in the Currie Cup forced rugby bosses to grant them an opportunity in the European Challenge Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Ruan Pienaar will play his 50th match for the Free State Cheetahs in a new-look lineup for the Currie Cup clash against the Pumas on Friday in Bloemfontein.
The Free State Cheetahs face the possibility of not having one of their star players available for the Currie Cup playoffs.
Luther Obi scored two tries as Griquas ambushed the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup match in Kimberley on Saturday, snapping the Free Staters’ nine-match win streak.
Follow the live Currie Cup action as Griquas host the unbeaten Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley.
Hawies Fourie has made two changes to the Free State Cheetahs starting XV for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Kimberley.
For mercurial playmaker Frans Steyn, planning for the Springbok series against Wales will have to wait until after he’s given his all to help the Cheetahs win the 2022 Currie Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
His spirit willing and body still strong, veteran skipper Ruan Pienaar is committed to the Free State Cheetahs becoming a force in SA rugby, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.