The Free State Cheetahs is delighted to confirm the signing of three new players. The flyhalf, Abner van Reenen and scrumhalf, Reagan Oranje will join the Toyota Cheetahs in July. Vernon Paulo, a hooker, is expected in Bloemfontein in November this year.
Vernon Paulo: Vernon Paulo, has signed a two-year contract with the Toyota Cheetahs. The Varsity Cup-winning North West University Eagles hooker has had a stellar start to the campaign and has picked up the FNB Player That Rocks Award after beating the University of Cape Town Ikeys in a thrilling final at the Fanie du Toit Sports grounds in Potchefstroom. Paulo scored two tries in that game.
Abner van Reenen: Abner van Reenen previously played for Western Province and the Stormers before he went to play in Italy for the Rovigo Delta, coached by Allister Coetzee. The 24-year-old is the product of Paarl Boys High and former Junior Springbok. He was a highly rated young talent who came through the Western Province youth time.
Raegan Oranje: Reagan Oranje is the product of Queen’s College Boy’s High and went to the University of Pretoria to further his studies. Oranje was named in the Griquas side for the 2021 Currie Cup Premier Division. He had previously been named in the Griquas in Round 1 of the 2021 Currie Cup Premier against the Sharks.