The Toyota Cheetahs are travelling to Pretoria to take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday at 19:05 (SA Time) at Loftus
The league phase of the competition concludes in Pretoria, where the Vodacom Bulls, who have been eliminated from the playoff race, will play for pride against the Toyota Cheetahs.
The Vodacom Bulls have won only one of their last five games, while the Toyota Cheetahs' recent 40-10 loss to Griquas marked their first defeat in five games. These two played to a thrilling 34-34 draw last August in Bloemfontein, while the Free Staters have won three of the last five meetings between them.
By the time they run out at Loftus Versfeld, the Toyota Cheetahs will know exactly where they stand in terms of semi-final hosting rights, with any spot in the top five still a possibility, depending on other results.
Coach Frans Steyn made four changes to the starting line-up with Cameron Dawson and Hencus van Wyk switching places. John-Kelly Okonkwo will be making his debut for the Toyota Cheetahs with Frankie Dos Reis on reserve. Carel-Jan Coetzee moves to twelve with Marco Janse van Vuren in the number 13 jersey. Ali Mgijima will provide cover on the bench. Pierre-Raymond Uys return to play and will be on the reserve.
Toyota Cheetahs: 1. Cameron Dawson, 2. Marko Jansen van Rensburg, 3. Frankie Dos Reis, 4. Juan Venter, 5. Victor Sekekete, (c), 6. Gideon van der Merwe, 7. Pierre Raymond Uys, 8. Neels Volschenk, 9. Jandre Nel, 10. Franco Smith, 11. Cohen Jasper, 12. Carel-Jan Coetzee, 13. Marco Janse van Vuren, 14. Prince Nkabinde, 15. Clayton Blommetjies. Replacements: 16. Vernon Paulo, 17. Tielman Niewoudt, 18. John Kelly Okonkwo, 19. Sisonke Vumazonke, 20. Daniel Maartens, 21. Raegan Oranje, 22. Banie Britz, 23. Michael Annies.
Unavailable due to injury
Carl Wegner (hamstring), George Lourens (hand/forearm), Dux Manyama (hamstring), Pieter Janse van Vuren (hamstring), Tiaan Swanepoel (groin), Ntokozo Makhaza (ankle), Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring), Louis van der Westhuizen (calf), James Verity-Amm (neck), Ethan Wentzel (ankle), Curtly Ambrose Thomas (hamstring), Litha Nkula (hand).