On Saturday, 8 March, the Toyota Cheetahs will face the Sanlam Boland Cavaliers at the Boland Stadium in Wellington. The action begins at 15:00 and is streamed live on the DSTV streaming channel (SS246).
Frans Steyn, Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the Toyota Cheetahs, commented on the upcoming challenge: "This is an important opportunity for our young players to test themselves and see where we stand as a team. It is also a chance for the leaders to step up and take control in high-pressure situations."
"The SA Cup holds great significance for us, as securing qualification for the Currie Cup remains a key objective. The players' future is in their own hands, and their performance will determine our success."
"We must approach this challenge as a unit. It will be tough, and emotions will run high, but we must focus on applying pressure and executing our game with precision. I have confidence in this squad."
Toyota Cheetahs captain Victor Sekekete said: "As players, we always wanted to play and look forward to the challenge of playing for something."
Toyota Cheetahs v Sanlam Boland Cavaliers
15. Cohen Jasper
14. Prince Nkabinde
13. Raegan Oranje
12. Jooste Nel
11. Litha Nkula
10. George Lourens
9. Rewan Kruger
8. Jeandrè Rudolph
7. Pierre Uys
6. Neels Volschenk
5. Victor Sekekete (C)
4. Carl Wegner
3. Aranos Coetzee
2. Louis (Chucky) van der Westhuizen
1. Hencus van Wyk
Replacements:
16. Vernon Paulo
17. Matome (Dux) Manyama
18. Laurence Victor
19. Pieter Jansen van Vuren
20. Andisa Ntsila
21. Daniel Maartens
22. Jandrè (Smiley) Nel
23. Banie Britz
The following players are not eligible for team selection due to injury: Cameron Dawson (calf), James Verity-Amm (knee), Gideon van der Merwe (ankle), Robert Hunt (calf), Oupa Mohoje (shoulder), Michael Annies (hamstring), Ethan Wentzel (back), Andell Loubser (hamstring), Marco JV Vuren (calf), Ali Mgijima (shoulder), Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring).