In the absence of the injured Frans Steyn and suspended Oupa Mohoje, the Cheetahs have made four changes to their starting lineup for the Challenge Cup clash against Scarlets in Parma on Saturday.
Steyn picked up a hamstring injury in the opening win over Pau. His absence sees Tapiwa Mafura shift to fullback and speedster Munier Hartzenberg called into the starting lineup.
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Mohoje was handed a three-match suspension for a dangerous tackle and the Cheetahs have reshuffled their back row as a result. Friedle Olivier moves from No 8 to blindside flank, while Jeandrè Rudolph shifts from openside flank to No 8, with poacher Daniel Maartens given a start.
A further two rotational changes to the pack see lock Rynier Bernardo and hooker Marko Janse van Rensburg switch in for Mzwanele Zito and Louis van der Westhuizen respectively.
? TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT – Toyota Cheetahs vs Scarlets
Sat, 17 Dec
?16:15 (17:15 SA time)
Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma
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