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1 SEP 14:0021 SEPTEMBERTOYOTA STADIUM - BLOEMFONTEIN
KICK-OFF 19:15KICK-OFF 17:00
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Guinness PRO14 Welcome Message
Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message
Toyota Sponsor’s Message
Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles
Free State Rugby Union Message
Toyota Cheetahs vs Ulster
Guinness PRO14 Fixtures
Toyota Free State Cheetahs Player Profiles
Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas
Currie Cup Fixtures
SA Rugby President Message
KAARTJIES AANLYN BESKIKBAAR - www.fscheetahs.co.za
After just three rounds of Guinness PRO14 action the rugby on show has made a real statement and last weekend we saw new records set for all of the right reasons.
Firstly, 51 tries were scored which set an all-time record – breaking the previous best of 50 that were scored in Round 6 of the old Celtic League season in 2001. Seven try-bonus points were claimed with an average of 7.3 tries per game which deliver plenty of entertainment from Galway to Port Elizabeth and all points in between.
The result in Parma between Zebre and Cardi� Blues also produced another record of real achievement and one that points to growing resilience in Italian rugby. After just 10 minutes Zebre were behind by 21 points, but fought their way back to a 26-24 win which represented the biggest turnaround in the history of the Championship.
Their compatriots, Benetton, were also unlucky not to leave West Wales with two bonus points after their robust 14-man display (even 13 men at one point) against Scarlets who had a man advantage for over 50 minutes. The head coaches at Zebre and Benetton, Michael Bradley and Kieran Crowley, must take great credit for what’s happening in Italy
right now with both teams backing up their record-win seasons by claiming two victories from their opening three games for the first time.
As national head coach, Conor O’Shea has e�ected tangible change in the game in Italy and the clubs and the FIR deserve the plaudits for buying into his vision. This weekend Benetton travel to Ospreys in better stead than ever before while Zebre also visit Wales to face the Dragons and there is no doubting that both sides will believe they can win on the road.Only two teams remain unbeaten in the Guinness PRO14 and both of those sides will put their records to the test in South Africa for the second week in a row. Glasgow Warriors are looking red hot so far and will provide a big test for the Isuzu Southern Kings while Ulster will hope they can continue to put last season’s disappointment in the rearview mirror by beating the Toyota Cheetahs.
The Cheetahs are much changed this season but against the Warriors last week they showed plenty of attacking flair that won them so much admiration last year and Ulster will have their work cut out to contain them. It’s also becoming increasingly di�cult to pick just one headline game each weekend in the Guinness PRO14. Cardi� Blues welcome Munster to the Arms Park really looking to get some reward in front of a passionate home support while Scarlets travel to Galway in a battle of the 2016 and 2017 champions. If the weather plays ball on the west coast of Ireland then you can bet these two sides will follow suit.
Completing this weekend’s slate of games is Edinburgh’s trip to Dublin to face champions Leinster and where we will see a tough contest on the pitch between two teams who know that reaching the Guinness PRO14 Final Series is the bare minimum when it comes to their ambitions.
Whether you’re in the stands or watching on TV or online across our network of broadcast partners – Premier Sports, eir sport, Super Sport, TG4, S4C or DAZN – you’re going to be treated plenty of fast-paced action. The strength of the Guinness PRO14 is based around our clubs whose coaches are some of the sharpest minds in rugby and the catalogue of Test players and next generation talents in their squads.
Close to 300 internationals played in the Guinness PRO14 last season with 76 of those making their Test debuts during the campaign which speaks to the great health and sustainability of our clubs. Naturally, everyone is fighting to reach the Guinness PRO14 season at Celtic Park which will mark another historic chapter for our Championship as the showpiece game is played at a non-rugby stadium for the first time. To get access to the best o�ers check our o�cial accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or just visit bit.ly/glasgow2019 to get your tickets.
Enjoy the game,
Martin AnayiChief Executive O�cer
SA RUGBY PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Good afternoon and welcome to today’s match in the 2018 Currie Cup, proudly brought to you by Nashua and DirectAxis. The Currie Cup is one of the oldest competitions in world rugby, and we are delighted that the rich history, tradition and passion associated with the competition and the famous gold trophy still remain, since the tournament’s inception in 1891. We know that all the teams involved will give everything they have, in the name of their team-mates and their provinces, and for all of the players, featuring in the Currie Cup always is a memorable occasion. Holding aloft the Currie Cup remains one of the biggest honours and achievements for teams in South African rugby, and we are excited to see the participating sides stake a claim for a place in the final stages in attempt to reach this feat. This year every game will be vital as the competition has been revamped to feature an action-packed single round, meaning every point will count. Adding to the excitement for die-hard fans, the fixture list includes three Saturday triple-headers, something we have not had for many years. And as has always been the case, we can look forward to a new generation of player emerging from the Currie Cup – guys who will stake a claim at Vodacom Super Rugby level and later for the Springboks, where they will do our country proud.
I would like to wish both sides in action today the best of luck for the match, and for the rest of the competition. I have no doubt that they will deliver a high standard of rugby. A special thanks also to the provincial unions for all your hard work to ensure that your teams are well equipped to do their best on the field and for your contribution to keeping South African rugby fresh and exciting. Thanks to the fans who have come to the stadium to support these teams. You are not only showing your support for them, but for the Currie Cup and South African rugby, and for that we are very grateful. Your support will assist us in ensuring that the Currie Cup remains steeped in history as one of the greatest competitions in the world, and one that your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will be passionate about for many years to come. And finally, to our valued partners Nashua and DirectAxis, thank you for your continued support of this wonderful competition, we really appreciate it. Enjoy the rugby!
Mark AlexanderSA Rugby President
Welcome to today’s Currie Cup match at the Toyota Stadium.
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs have a very proud, rich and successful history in the oldest domestic rugby competition in the world.
During the Super Sport Rugby Challenge, Daan Human and his technical staff did some remarkable work to lead the Toyota Free State XV all the way to the semi-finals of the competition, and in the process unearthed some promising talent. This has given Franco Smith a fantastic platform to launch the Currie Cup campaign and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will no doubt hit the ground running.
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs welcome many new players to their ranks, and this brings a good mix of experience, youth and flair.
To Franco Smith, the rest of the coaching staff and the team, we stand alongside you and look forward to writing the next chapter of proudly Toyota Free State Cheetahs rugby with you. We know that the “never say die” attitude will be on display again this season and that you and the players will make everyone proud.
We look forward to the Currie Cup Com-petition and will continue to show the support we have provided over the past few years as not only a sponsor, but as a
proud partner of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs.
To the opposition – welcome to Toyota Stadium. The talking will be done on the field and will certainly prove to be tough, thrilling and remind rugby lovers why they love the game so much.
Lastly, and most importantly, to the loyal fans who come out and support the boys, no matter what, thank you for the unwav-ering support you show the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. You are what it is all about and it is you that the players want to make proud. Thank you again for supporting our boys!
Enjoy the match.
Andrew KirbyPresident and CEO of Toyota South Africa
TOYOTA SPONSOR’S MESSAGE
FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGECHEETAHS
It is indeed for me as chairman of Toyota Free State Cheetahs a great privilege to welcome each and every one at this special event where we have the honour to host both a Currie Cup- and Guinness PRO14 match on the same day in Toyota Stadium.
We welcome our opponents, the Pumas and Ulster. The encounters promise to raise all levels of excitement.
We wish the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Toyota Cheetahs teams and coaching staff well for today’s clashes.
To all our supporters and friends – may you enjoy the rugby festival and entertainment in Toyota Stadium. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you to each and every suite holder, season ticket holder and supporter who believes in the Toyota Cheetahs and are looking forward to the game with anticipation.
I also would like to express a very sincere word of thanks to Toyota for sponsoring
the Stadium, Cheetahs and for their great support for rugby in this regard. Thank you for all the extra effort you put in to create an enjoyable atmosphere for supporters in Toyota Stadium. Thank you to all our other loyal sponsors who have been with us through thick and thin.
We hope that you will enjoy Heritage Day on Monday. As the late Mr Nelson Mandela said: “Our rich and varied cultural background has a profound power to help build our nation.”
Toyota Cheetahs greetings
Ryno OppermanChairman
TIAN SCHOEMAN
FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE
It is a privilege for me as President of the Free State Rugby Union to welcome everyone at tonight’s Currie Cup and Guinness PRO14 matches in Toyota Stadium. We also welcome our opponents, the Pumas from Nelspruit and Ulster from Northern Ireland. We hope that you’ve enjoyed the week in the City of Roses.
We wish both our teams, Daan Human’s Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Franco Smith’s Toyota Cheetahs well for tonight’s tough encounters. Today we welcome you, our loyal supporters and also thank you for your wonderful support. Your support encourages the team and motivates them to reach bigger heights. It’s great to see the level of passion and
commitment of fans who live and breathe every kick, every hit, every call and every try.
May you all enjoy this day and especially the camaraderie of rugby friends.
Your Sincerely
Jerry Segwaba President
CHEETAHS
TOYOTA CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILESCHEETAHS
1PROP120 kg1.91 m25 caps
1
OX NCHE JOSEPH DWEBA
HOOKER108kg1.75 m4 caps
2 1
ARANOS COETZEE
PROP120 kg1.86 m25 caps
3
1
WALT STEENKAMP
LOCK121 kg2.03 m3 caps
4 1
JP DU PREEZ
LOCK115 kg2.09 m3 caps
5 1
GERHARD OLIVIER
FLANK105 kg1.89 m3 caps
6
1
JUNIOR POKOMELA
FLANK105 kg1.87 m14 caps
7 1
NIELL JORDAAN
NO. 8107 kg1.90 m3 caps
8 1
TIAN MEYER
SCRUMHALF84 kg1.77 m19 caps
9
1
TIAN SCHOEMAN
FLYHALF89 kg1.82 m3 caps
10 1
RABZ MAXWANE
WING83 kg1.81 m11 caps
11 1
NICO LEE
CENTRE93 kg1.80 m16 caps
12
TOYOTA CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILESCHEETAHS
1
BENHARD JANSE VAN RENSBURG
CENTRE88 kg1.85 m3 caps
13 1
WILLIAM SMALL-SMITH
WING94 kg1.84 m18 caps
14 1
MALCOLM JAER
FULLBACK72 kg1.74 m6 caps
15
1
JACQUES DU TOIT
RESERVE104 kg1.82 m21 caps
16 1
CHARLES MARAIS
RESERVE120 kg1.91 m11 caps
17 1
GUNTHER JANSE VAN VUUREN
RESERVE120 kg1.87 m1 Cap
18
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JUSTIN BASSON
RESERVE121 kg1.95 m15 cap
19 1
STEPHAN MALAN
RESERVE109 kg1.91 mDebut
20 1
SHAUN VENTER
RESERVE88 kg1.84 m19 cap
21
1
RYNO ESKTEEN
RESERVE88 kg1.86 m3 caps
231
LOUIS FOUCHE
RESERVE98 kg1.89 mDebut
22
Ox NcheJoseph Dweba
Aranos CoetzeeWalt Steenkamp
JP du PrrezGerhard Olivier
Junior PokomelaNiell JordaanTian Meyer (c)
Tian SchoemanRabz Maxwane
Nico LeeBenhard Janse van Rensburg
William Small-SmithMalcolm Jaer
Jacques du ToitCharles Marais
Gunther Janse van VuurenJustin Basson
Stephan MalanShaun VenterLouis FoucheRyno Eksteen
Franco SmithAshwell Rafferty
Eric O’SullivanRob Herring (c)Wiehahn HerbstAlan O’ConnorKieran TreadwellMatthew ReaSean ReidyMarcell CoetzeeDavid ShanahanBilly BurnsAngus KernohanStuart McCloskeyHenry SpeightCraig GilroyWill Addison
John AndrewAndy WarwickTom O’TooleJean DeyselNick TimoneyJohnny StewartAngus CurtisDarren Cave
Dan McFarlandSarah Sherry
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Referee: Ben WhitehouseAssistant Referees: Lloyd Linton, Ben Crouse
TMO: Johan Greeff
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SAT, 1 SEP Munster vs Toyota Cheetahs 38 - 0
SAT, 8 SEP Ospreys vs Toyota Cheetahs 46 - 14
SAT, 15 SEP Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow 24 - 52
FRI, 21 SEP Toyota Cheetahs vs Ulster 19:15
FRI, 28 SEP Cardiff vs Toyota Cheetahs 20:35
FRI, 5 OCT Edinburgh vs Toyota Cheetahs 20:35
SAT, 27 OCT Toyota Cheetahs vs Cardiff 19:15
SUN, 4 NOV Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster 16:45
SAT, 24 NOV Toyota Cheetahs vs Benetton 14:30
SAT, 1 DEC Toyota Cheetahs vs Connacht 17:00
HOME GAME
SUN, 6 JAN Zebre vs Toyota Cheetahs 15:00
SAT, 19 JAN Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs TBC
SAT, 26 JAN Toyota Cheetahs vs Zebre 15:00
SAT, 2 FEB Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings 16:00
SAT, 16 FEB Connacht vs Toyota Cheetahs 19:30
SUN, 24 FEB Scarlets vs Toyota Cheetahs TBC
FRI, 1 MAR Leinster vs Toyota Cheetahs 21:35
SAT, 23 MAR Glasgow vs Toyota Cheetahs TBC
SAT, 6 APR Toyota Cheetahs vs Ospreys TBC
SAT, 13 APR Toyota Cheetahs vs Dragons TBC
SAT, 27 APR Toyota Cheethas vs Kings TBC
TOYOTA STADIUM
NEXTMATCH
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NIELL JORDAAN
TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILESCHEETAHS
1
DENNIS VISSER
LOCK118 kg2.00 m10 caps
4 1
LOUIS CONRADIE
LOCK106 kg2.04 m3 caps
5 1
ABONGILE NONKONTWANA
FLANK108 kg1.94 m2 caps
6
1PROP110 kg1.85 m8 Caps
1HOOKER108 kg1.78 m9 caps
2 1PROP118 kg1.77 m10 caps
3
REINACH VENTERELANDRE HUGGETTJOHAN KOTZE
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JANNES SNYMAN
FLANK99 kg1.81 m3 caps
7 1
DANIEL MAARTENS
NO. 892 kg1.77 m6 caps
8 1
RUDY PAIGE (c)
SCRUMHALF77 kg1.69 m37 caps
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ERNST STAPELBERG
FLYHALF94 kg1.87 m4 caps
10 1
VUYANI MAQINA
WING88 kg1.84 m6 caps
11 1
TERTIUS KRUGER
CENTRE90 kg1.79 m5 caps
12
TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILESCHEETAHS
1
CAREL-JAN COETZEE
CENTRE97 kg1.84 m5 caps
13 1
ALI MGIJIMA
WING91 kg1.86 m9 caps
14 1
ADRIAAN CARELSE
FULLBACK72 kg1.73 m3 caps
15
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HANNO SNYMAN
RESERVE101 kg1.81 m1 cap
16 1
STEPHAN VAN SCHALKWYK
RESERVE127 kg1.87 m1 cap
17 1
NARDUS ERASMUS
RESERVE108 kg1.90 m2 caps
18
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LUIGY VAN JAARSVELD
RESERVE97 kg1.90 m3 caps
19 1
DIAN BADENHORST
RESERVE83 kg1.74 m5 caps
20 1
REINHARDT ERWEE
RESERVE86 kg1.80 m4 caps
21
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MAPUTA DOLO
RESERVE88 kg1.78 m3 caps
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Johan KotzeElandre Huggett
Reinach VenterDennis Visser
Louis ConradieAbongile Nonkontwana
Jannes SnymanDaniel Maartens
Rudy Paige (c)Ernst Stapelberg
Vuyani MaqinaTertius Kruger
Carel-Jan CoetzeeAli Mgijima
Adriaan Carelse
Hanno SnymanStephan van Schalkwyk
Nardus ErasmusLuigy van Jaarsveld
Dian BadenhorstReinhardt Erwee
Maputa Dolo
Daan HumanRenaldo Meyer
Morgan NaudeMarko Janse van RensburgAndrew BeerwinkelLe Roux RoetsHugo KloppersMarnus SchoemanWillie EngelbrechtJeandre RudolphStefan UngererChristopher SmithRuwellyn IsbellRyan NellNeil MaritzMorne JoubertDevon Williams
Simon WestraadtDe-Jay TerblancheCameron LindsayFrancois KleinhansAbraham GrieselKobus MaraisHenko Marais
Jimmy StonehouseMarius van Rensburg
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Referee: Cwengile JadezweniAssistant Referees: Ben Crouse, Jaco Kotze
TMO: Lourens van der Merwe
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FRI, 21 SEP Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. iCOLLEGE Pumas 17:00
SAT, 25 AUG
SAT, 1 SEP
SAT, 8 SEP
SAT, 15 SEP
Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Sharks
HOME
Lions vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs
Griquas vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs
FRI, 17 AUG Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Blue Bulls
SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 1st Final 14:30
SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 2nd Final 17:00
SAT, 27 OCT Currie Cup Final 17:00
DHL WP vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs
CHEETAHS2018 CURRIE CUPFIXTURES
HOME AWAY
32 - 0
12 - 34
29 - 33
47 - 14
52 - 24
Cameron DawsonJanus Venter
John Henry FinchamGeorge Putter
Gideon van NiekerkJohan Wilken
Elrigh LouwAndre Hannekom
Jacques van BiljonMarc Marrison
PJ KrugellJames Mollentze
Ayabonga MatroosCham Zondeki
Charles Williams
Willem MaraisZean Augustyn
Ruwald van der MerweGustav Meyer
Divan de ClarkMessage Nkosi
Juandre SabbatMarno Beyl
Nkosikona MasukuDameon VenterAenathi NtlabakanyeRuben KotzeEwan Visser / Cristen van Niekerk
Mark SnymanMandisi MthiyaneCal Smid Tinus CombrinkChristian HumphriesJanco van HeyningenYanga HlaluEdmund LudickPrince NkabindeKennedy Mpeku
Gustav de JagerEthan JeffreyKeagan GladeMichael Goodall / Ewan Visser
Ziyanda MsiphaGiovanne SnymanKeagan Lailvaux
David Cary
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Zwivhuya MalaudziMarnus van der Merwe
Gideon BeukesNathan Jordan
Merwyn RoosJanco Cloete
Henk PretoriusBertie de Bod
Rewan KrugerLubabalo Dobela
Francois AgenbagSango Xamlashe
Kurt EybersMarthinus Boshoff
Darren Adonis
Ruben CrossBulelani Sali
Gerbus van WykLuyolo Dapula
Ruben de HaasWilliam Eybers
Athenkhosi Halom
Leo KrugerHP van SchoorCohen KiewitPJ SteenkampDarrien-lane LandsbergMJ PelserVincent TshitukaKhanya Ncusane / Dian Schoonees
Bradley ThainEduard FoucheTyronne GreenManuel RassWayne van der BankJan-Louis la GrangeJeanluc Cilliers
PJ BothaNathan McbethChergin Fillies / Arno van Wyk
Justin BrandonKhanya Ncusane / Dian Schoonees
Jack HartShaun Williams
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