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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

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OX NCHE JOSEPH DWEBA

HOOKER108kg1.75 m4 caps

2 1

ARANOS COETZEE

PROP120 kg1.86 m25 caps

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WALT STEENKAMP

LOCK121 kg2.03 m3 caps

4 1

JP DU PREEZ


5 1

GERHARD OLIVIER

FLANK105 kg1.89 m3 caps

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JUNIOR POKOMELA


7 1

NIELL JORDAAN

NO. 8107 kg1.90 m3 caps

8 1

TIAN MEYER

SCRUMHALF84 kg1.77 m19 caps

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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


13 1

WILLIAM SMALL-SMITH


14 1

MALCOLM JAER

FULLBACK72 kg1.74 m6 caps

15

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JACQUES DU TOIT

RESERVE104 kg1.82 m21 caps

16 1

CHARLES MARAIS


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


21

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RYNO ESKTEEN


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LOUIS FOUCHE

RESERVE98 kg1.89 mDebut

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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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CoachManager

Referee: Ben WhitehouseAssistant Referees: Lloyd Linton, Ben Crouse

TMO: Johan Greeff


CHEETAHS

GERHARD OLIVIER & CHARLES MARAIS

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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

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TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILESCHEETAHS

1

DENNIS VISSER


4 1

LOUIS CONRADIE


5 1

ABONGILE NONKONTWANA


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


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


11 1

TERTIUS KRUGER


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CAREL-JAN COETZEE


13 1

ALI MGIJIMA


14 1

ADRIAAN CARELSE

FULLBACK72 kg1.73 m3 caps

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HANNO SNYMAN


16 1

STEPHAN VAN SCHALKWYK


17 1

NARDUS ERASMUS


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LUIGY VAN JAARSVELD


19 1

DIAN BADENHORST


20 1

REINHARDT ERWEE


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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


CHEETAHS

LLOYD GREEFF

ADRIAAN CARELSE

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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