The Cheetahs have made two changes to their forwards for their Pro14 clash against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.
Flank Oupa Mohoje has dropped to the bench for the returning Paul Schoeman, who starts at No 6.
Tighthead prop Johan Coetzee also comes into the starting lineup for Luan de Bruin, with Erich de Jager among the substitutes.
The backline remains unchanged after the Cheetahs’ 37-23 loss to the Glasgow Warriors.
Cheetahs – 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Craig Barry, 13 Francois Venter (c), 12 Nico Lee, 11 Malcolm Jaer, 10 Niel Marais, 9 Shaun Venter, 8 Uzair Cassiem, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Paul Schoeman 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Justin Basson, 3 Johan Coetzee, 2 Torsten Van Jaarsveld, 1 Charles Marais.
Subs: 16 Jacques Du Toit, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Erich de Jager, 19 Carl Wegner, 20 Oupa Mohoje, 21 Zee Mkhabela, 22 Fred Zeilinga, 23 Luther Obi.
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