The first match of the third Round of the SA Rugby U21 Cup takes place on Friday at 15:00 at Shimla Park when the Toyota Cheetahs U21 host the Leopards U21.
The host is currently not only looking for their first win but also for their first log points, while their visitors are also winless but do have one log point for their efforts up to date.
The Toyota Cheetahs made only two changes to their starting lineup. Both changes were made at the front. Marco Conradie is promoted from the bench to start at loosehead while Keegan Scholtz replaces Marno Stopforth on the side of the scrum.
The Leopards promoted hooker Kraynu Kruger to the starting lineup off the bench, while Dries du Preez comes in at lock. At the side of the scrum, Daniel Verster was promoted off the bench in the final change up front. At the back, Zack Serfontein and MJ Mostert are the new halfback pairing while Christiaan Gates replaces MJ Mostert at fullback.
Teams:
Toyota Cheetahs U21: 1 Marco Conradie, 2 Nick Greyling, 3 Loyola Mtwa, 4 Andries Burger, 5 Katlego Khumo Lobakeng, 6 Ramon Uys, 7 Keegan Scholtz, 8 Maynard Kleynhans, 9 Erich Visser, 10 Bradley Pierre Giddy (c), 11 Tholithemba Sibisi, 12 Freddie Dreyer, 13 James Jonker, 14 Martin Botha, 15 Shaun Ray. Replacements: 16 Sifi Mpanza, 17 A Ncokati, 18 Cassie Botes, 19 Sandile Nzuza, 20 Ferdinand Vergottini, 21 Raydon Swartbooi, 22 L Prinsloo, 23 R Heath.
Leopards U21: 1 Lachibo Tchokonte-nana, 2 Kraynu Kruger, 3 Pierre De Villiers, 4 Frikkie Dreyer, 5 Dries du Preez, 6 Daniel Verster, 7 Kyle Valentine, 8 Guhan Du Bois (c), 9 Zack Serfontein, 10 MJ Mostert, 11 Angelo Daniels, 12 Robert Nutt, 13 Pieter Coetzer, 14 Johan Leomard, 15 Christiaan Gates. Replacements: 16 Q van Zylr, 17 Gupta Dyantyi, 18 Boipelo Pienaar, 19 Stephen Taylor, 20 Damian Oosthuizen, 21 Colen Steenkamp, 22 J Dampies, 23 Xavier Human.