Toyota Cheetahs Name Line-up To Face Lyon Olympique Universitaire

 

After a victory over Zebre Parma on Sunday, the Toyota Cheetahs travel to France to face Lyon Olympique Universitaire in Round 4 of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

Saturday's match kicks off at 18:30 (19:30 SA time) at Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon and will be live on SuperSport.

Lyon played in the Investec Championship last year and is a strong side and has proven to be tough ground for South African teams.

"If we stick to our game plan and execute well, we'll be in the mix," said Toyota Cheetahs hooker Louis van der Westhuizen. "We need to be physical, keep our focus, and limit our mistakes."

"We have had many injuries since the campaign's start, but I believe in this team and their ability and willingness to fight until the last minute." Said coach Izak van der Westhuizen.

There are three changes to the team. Ethan Wentzel (shoulder) and Michael Annies (hamstring) returned home due to injury. Franco Smith and Cohen Jasper replace them. Neels Volschenk is on the bench.

Toyota Cheetahs

15. Cohen Jasper
14. Munier Hartzenberg
13. Carel-Jan Coetzee
12. Ali Mgijima
11. Prince Nkabinde
10. Franco Smith
9. Ruben de Haas
8. Jeandré Rudolph
7. Friedle Olivier
6. Daniel Maartens
5. Victor Sekekete (C )
4. Pieter Janse van Vuren
3. Aranos Coetzee
2. Louis van der Westhuizen
1. Hencus van Wyk

16. Vernon Paulo
17. Corne Fourie
18. Laurence Victor
19. Pierre-Raymond Uys
20. Sisonke Vumazonke
21. Neels Volschenk
22. Jandrè Nel
23. Litha Nkula

Players not available for selection due to injury: Cameron Dawson (calf), James Verity-Amm (knee), Gideon van der Merwe (ankle), Robert Hunt (calf), Banele Mthenjane (hamstring), Carl Wegner (finger), Oupa Mohoje (shoulder), Schalk Ferreira (hamstring), Michael Annies (hamstring) and Ethan Wentzel (shoulder).