All eyes on Bloem for PRO14 return derby
The Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to clash in an epic PRO14 derby in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to clash in an epic PRO14 derby in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Cheetahs fullback Rhyno Smith showed superb skill to score a last-gasp try in his side’s thrilling 31-30 victory against the Southern Kings on Saturday.
Ruan Pienaar and Rhyno Smith combined brilliantly to give the Cheetahs a late 31-30 victory against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Cheetahs captain Tian Meyer believes the pressure is on his side to return to their standards in this weekend’s derby against the Kings in Port Elizabeth.
Kings coach Robbi Kempson believes this weekend’s derby match against the Cheetahs is the ideal opportunity to show how much they have improved this season.
The Kings upset the Stormers 13-3 in their friendly match in Knysna on Friday.
The European Champions Cup is set for a climactic round of pool action, with three PRO14 sides looking to join Irish side Leinster in the last eight.
Cheetahs loose-forward Oupa Mohoje faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a recurring knee injury.
The Southern Kings will have an opportunity to test the depth of their squad when they face the Stormers in a friendly in Knysna on Friday night.
Former Junior Springbok wing Duhan van der Merwe has committed his future to Edinburgh after signing a contract extension with the PRO14 club.