André Venter tribute
Flank André Venter was a vital player for the Cheetahs, Cats and Springboks.
Torsten to lead Cheetahs
Torsten van Jaarsveld is set to captain the Cheetahs in the absence of the injured Francois Venter for Saturday’s Pro14 derby against the Kings. Venter has been ruled out with a neck injury, while William Small-Smith is also unavailable due to a knee injury, which has left the Cheetahs with a midfield conundrum. However, Clinton Swart and Clayton Blommetjies should be… Read more →
Mapimpi confirms Cheetahs departure
Makazole Mapimpi has confirmed he will be joining up with the Sharks following next weekend’s Pro14 clash between the Cheetahs and Kings in Bloemfontein. The Sharks announced Mapimpi’s signing in early November, but there were whispers out of Bloemfontein in the following weeks that he might be remaining with the Cheetahs after all. However, the Sharks recently confirmed to SARugbymag.co.za… Read more →
Small-Smith blow for Cheetahs
Cheetahs centre William Small-Smith is set to be out of action for three months due to a serious knee injury. Small-Smith tore his medial collateral ligament in last weekend’s clash against Treviso in Italy, and is now set to miss the majority of the remaining Pro14 season. It’s a big blow for the Cheetahs, especially considering captain Francois Venter has also… Read more →
Yellow cards cost Cheetahs
Two tries against 13 men propelled Treviso to a 27-21 win against the Cheetahs at Stadio Monigo on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Cheetahs, who had last played in the Pro14 on 2 December, were leading 16-8 after 54 minutes when hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld was sent to the sin bin for a breakdown infringement in the red zone. He… Read more →
Pro14 preview (Round 13)
The Cheetahs should make a winning return to action when they face Treviso in Italy this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. TREVISO vs CHEETAHS After conceding nearly 100 points in their first two matches, the Cheetahs have gone from strength to strength in the Pro14, which has seen them win six of their last eight games. The Cheetahs’ last victory came… Read more →
Triple Bok boost for Cheetahs
Springboks Francois Venter, Uzair Cassiem and Oupa Mohoje will all start for the Cheetahs in Saturday’s clash against Treviso in Italy. Besides the return of the three Boks, other changes to the Cheetahs’ lineup include the selection of Craig Barry at fullback in place of the unwell Clayton Blommetjies. while William Small-Smith will start on the right wing. The Cheetahs currently… Read more →
Highlights: Cheetahs vs Scarlets
The Cheetahs scored three tries in their 28-21 win in Bloemfontein.
Meyer helps Zebre sink Connacht
Flank Johan Meyer starred in Zebre’s dramatic 24-10 win over Connacht, while there were also victories for Munster, Leinster, the Glasgow Warriors, Edinburgh and Cheetahs in the Pro14. Connacht were inserted as favourites to win this clash and for the best part of the game everything went according to the script with the visitors leading in Parma. But the outcome was… Read more →
Pro14 teams (Round 10)
Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. KINGS vs EDINBURGH (Friday, 19:15) Kings – 15 Yaw Penxe/Masixole Banda, 14 Michael Makase, 13 Harlon Klaasen, 12 Berton Klaasen, 11 Anthony Volmink/Alshaun Bock, 10 Kurt Coleman, 9 Rudi van Rooyen, 8 Ruaan Lerm, 7 Martinus Burger, 6 Andisa Ntsila, 5 Bobby de Wee,… Read more →
