Sergeal Petersen scored a hat-trick of tries, while Niel Marais kicked 21 points as the Free State Cheetahs recorded a resounding 55-17 win over the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final in Bloemfontein. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Johan Ackermann says the Cheetahs may experience an added element of pressure as they head into the playoffs on an unbeaten streak, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Wing Sergeal Petersen has returned to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Golden Lions and the Blue Bulls should win their respective semi-finals on Saturday and advance to the Currie Cup decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Niel Marais scored 17 points as the Free State Cheetahs romped to a 63-26 win over Griquas in the last round-robin game of the 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
Ox Nche will start at loosehead prop in one of three changes to the Free State Cheetahs starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Griquas in Bloemfontein.
Rayno Benjamin scored three tries as the Cheetahs sealed a 52-10 bonus-point win over the Pumas to reclaim their place at the top of the Currie Cup log, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
The Free State Cheetahs have been boosted by the return of captain Francois Venter for this Friday's clash with the Pumas.
The Free State Cheetahs overturned an 18-point deficit to secure a thrilling 37-29 victory over the Golden Lions in Bloemfontein on Thursday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Niel Marais will start at flyhalf in one of three backline changes to the Cheetahs team for Thursday's match against the Lions in Bloemfontein.
