Carling Currie Cup Round 9: Suzuki Griquas vs Toyota Cheetahs

This week, the Toyota Cheetahs travel to Kimberley to face the Suzuki Griquas. They will welcome the Fidelity ADT Lions to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 24 August, at 17:00. The game will be live on SuperSport.

“From now on, we’re looking at every game as a playoff game. Even this weekend against the Lions was a playoff game. But I think, firstly, we’re focusing on ourselves, not focusing on the Griquas players. It’s our mistakes that have put us in the position that we are. So, currently, there’s a good vibe and positivity. So, just focusing on ourselves and looking forward to the weekend.” Said Toyota Cheetah hooker Corne Fourie. “The process stays the process. So, it’s the most important part for us to get to the top four, get into the semi-finals, and get to the cup as a team.”

“We have a couple of players out due to injury. Siskone (Vumazonke) made a brilliant try-saving tackle against the Lions, and if we hadn’t played him in the SA Cup, it would have been the first game. So, if we stick to the process and what we want to achieve, all will eventually work out.” Said Frans Steyn, Director or Rugby.  

Daniel Kasende will play in his 50th match for the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday.

The team was announced with some changes:

Cohen Jaspers moves from fullback to wing, and Munier Hartzenberg moves to number 13 to replace the injured Evardi Boshoff. Jeandrè Rudolph and Friedle Oliver return from injury. Oupa Mohoje will provide cover on the bench. Michael Annies is back on reserve.  

Toyota Cheetahs

15.          Litha Nkula

14.          Cohen Jasper

13.          Munier Hartzenberg

12.          Ali Mgijima

11.          Daniel Kasende (50th cap)

10.          Ethan Wentzel

9.            Rewan Kruger

8.            Jeandrè Rudolph

7.            Aidon Davis

6.            Gideon van der Merwe

5.            Victor Sekekete (C)

4.            Mzwanele Zito  

3.            Robert Hunt

2.            Corne Fourie

1.            Schalk Ferreira

Reserves:

16.          Vernon Paulo

17.          Hencus van Wyk

18.          Laurence Victor  

19.          Friedle Olivier

20.          Oupa Mohoje

21.          Marco Jansen van Vuren

22.          Reinhardt Fortuin    

23.          Michael Annies

The referee for the match is AJ Jacobs.    

Players not available:  

The following players are not eligible for team selection due to injury: Reagan Oranje (knee), James Verity-Amm (knee), Louis van der Westhuizen (knee), Prince Nkabinde (jaw), Daniel Maartens (hand), Marko Janse van Rensburg (ankle), Carl Wegner (HIA protocol), Neels Volschenk (ankle), Banie Britz (arm), Cameron Dawson (calf), Siba Xamlashe (hand) and Evardi Boshoff (foot).

Ruben de Haas (USA National Team).