Griquas have selected eight Currie Cup debutants in their match 23 for Saturday’s clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Griquas, under the leadership of No 8 Ruan Steenkamp, have gone with an inexperienced lineup to front the Cheetahs.

Eight players – Eddie Davids, Derik Pretorius, Zander du Plessis, Rynhardt Jonker, Munier Hartzenberg, Kudzwai Dube, Johan Retief and Michael Amiras – will all play their first-ever game for Griquas, while also making their debuts in the Currie Cup.

A further four players – Niel Otto, Luther Obi, Justin Forwood, Sango Xamlashe – will make their first appearance for Griquas, having signed on from other unions and Varsity Cup teams.

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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT !

We are very proud of our 12 players making their Tafel Lager Griquas Debut, of which 8 players are also making their Currie Cup Debut !#TafelLagerGriquas #CarlingCurrieCup #CHEvGRI pic.twitter.com/IOy5d7Wpul

— Griquas Rugby (@GriquasRugby) January 13, 2022