Toyota Cheetahs team to play Scarlets

Jan 12 • EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa • 2647 Views • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play Scarlets

The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Wales on Monday, where they will be facing Scarlets for their third EPCR Challenge Cup match on Friday, 13 January. Kick-off at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli is at 20:00 (22:00 SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 211.

Coach Hawies Fourie said: “The Scarlets are very well organised on the attack, keeping the ball through numerous phases, so we must be sharp on defence. We expect them to be dangerous on their home ground.”

The team will miss two quality players, Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn. They were withdrawn from the touring squad at the last moment due to injury.

This offers an opportunity for Rewan Kruger and Andell Loubser to take their game to the next level. Tapiwa Mafura and Branden de Kock will provide cover on the bench.

Louis van der Westhuizen and Marko Janse van Rensburg switch places with Louis in the starting line-up.

Alulutho Tshakweni returns from injury as a reserve prop. Sibabalo Qoma will wear the number 7 jersey, with Daniel Maartens on reserve.

Toyota Cheetahs

Andell Loubser
Daniel Kasende
David Brits
Reinhardt Fortuin
Munier Hartzenberg
Siya Masuku
Rewan Kruger
Friedle Olivier
Sibabalo Qoma
Jeandré Rudolph
Victor Sekekete (Captain)
Rynier Bernardo
Aranos Coetzee
Louis van der Westhuizen
Schalk Ferreira

Replacements:

Marko Janse van Rensburg
Alulutho Tshakweni
Hencus van Wyk
Mzwanele Zito
Daniel Maartens
Branden de Kock
Robert Ebersohn
Tapiwa Mafura

History will be made at the Parc y Scarlets on Friday, with an all-women’s team taking charge of the EPCR Challenge Cup game between the Scarlets and Toyota Cheetahs.

Match officials: The referee is Hollie Davidson (Scotland). She will be assisted by Sara Cox (England) and Clara Munarini (Italy). The TMO is Claire Hodnett (England).