Cheetahs hopeful of finding new home
Harold Verster has indicated that the Cheetahs have found a new competition to participate in following their dismissal from the PRO14.
Harold Verster has indicated that the Cheetahs have found a new competition to participate in following their dismissal from the PRO14.
The Cheetahs have advocated for the final standings in the current local competition to serve as the defining factor in determining which four teams feature in the PRO16.
Following JP du Preez’s impending move to the Sale Sharks, SARugbymag.co.za looks at how the Cheetahs squad has changed since the start of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked.
Marcell Coetzee marked his 50th appearance for Ulster with four tries against Zebre on Monday evening in the sixth round of the PRO14.
The Cheetahs believe local franchises should earn the right to play in the PRO16, while the union is still considering legal action if they don’t get the desired outcome from negotiations with SA Rugby.
Marcell Coetzee got on the scoresheet as Ulster continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 40-15 victory over the Glasgow Warriors on Monday.
Springbok lock RG Snyman says he is making good progress on the ACL injury he suffered while making his debut for Munster in August.
Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.
South African-born No 8 CJ Stander capped an excellent season by being named as Munster’s Player of the Season and was shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Season award.
The Kings’ liquidation and the Cheetahs’ Pro14 axing illustrates SA Rugby’s disregard for the smaller unions in the heartland, writes RYAN VREDE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.