CHEETAHS vs 17 AUG 19:00
CHEETAHS TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux Chantelle du Plessis ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack 084 854 4492 PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius TOYOTA CHEETAHS MARKETING MANAGER Kobus le Roux CONTENTS SA Rugby President Message Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message Toyota Sponsor s Message Free State Rugby Union Message Toyota Free State Cheetahs Player Profiles Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Bulls Free State Women vs Bulls Women Currie Cup Fixtures COPYRIGHT The official Cheetahs programme is compiled by Yskoud.com under license from Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. All registered trademarks remain the property of Cheetahs and are used with Cheetahs permission. The views expressed in this programme are not necessarily those of Yskoud.com or Cheetahs. All right reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced in any form, without the prior arrangement of the Cheetahs. CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/cheetahsrugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za
SA RUGBY PRESIDENT MESSAGE Good afternoon and welcome to today s match in the 2018 Currie Cup, proudly brought to you by Nashua and DirectAxis. The Currie Cup is one of the oldest competitions in world rugby, and we are delighted that the rich history, tradition and passion associated with the competition and the famous gold trophy still remain, since the tournament s inception in 1891. We know that all the teams involved will give everything they have, in the name of their team-mates and their provinces, and for all of the players, featuring in the Currie Cup always is a memorable occasion. Holding aloft the Currie Cup remains one of the biggest honours and achievements for teams in South African rugby, and we are excited to see the participating sides stake a claim for a place in the final stages in attempt to reach this feat. This year every game will be vital as the competition has been revamped to feature an action-packed single round, meaning every point will count. Adding to the excitement for die-hard fans, the fixture list includes three Saturday triple-headers, something we have not had for many years. And as has always been the case, we can look forward to a new generation of player emerging from the Currie Cup guys who will stake a claim at Vodacom Super Rugby level and later for the Springboks, where they will do our country proud. I would like to wish both sides in action today the best of luck for the match, and for the rest of the competition. I have no doubt that they will deliver a high standard of rugby. A special thanks also to the provincial unions for all your hard work to ensure that your teams are well equipped to do their best on the field and for your contribution to keeping South African rugby fresh and exciting. Thanks to the fans who have come to the stadium to support these teams. You are not only showing your support for them, but for the Currie Cup and South African rugby, and for that we are very grateful. Your support will assist us in ensuring that the Currie Cup remains steeped in history as one of the greatest competitions in the world, and one that your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will be passionate about for many years to come. And finally, to our valued partners Nashua and DirectAxis, thank you for your continued support of this wonderful competition, we really appreciate it. Enjoy the rugby! Mark Alexander SA Rugby President
CHEETAHS FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGE A warm word of welcome to everyone attending the first Currie Cup match of the season here in Toyota Stadium. We welcome all our supporters in Toyota Stadium - you are truly appreciated. Thank you to each and every suite holder, season ticket holder, staff member, council member, board member and supporter who believes in the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. We are looking forward to the game with great anticipation. A warm word of welcome to our visitors from Pretoria, the Vodacom Blue Bulls. I would like to wish our Toyota Free State Cheetah team well with this encounter and the season ahead. We know that you will go from strength to strength and know that we support you all the way. We are positive that you will do well in both the Currie Cup and Guinness PRO14 which kicks off two weeks from now. A special word of thank to Toyota South Africa and all of our loyal sponsors without which we will not be able to manage the game at this high level. Your support is greatly valued and truly appreciated. Toyota Stadium now offers Toyota drivers a special VIP parking area inside the stadium, all in an effort to make the match day experience enjoyable. Ons hoop dat almal die dag baie sal geniet! Ryno Opperman Chairman
TOYOTA SPONSOR S MESSAGE Welcome to today s Currie Cup match at the Toyota Stadium. The Toyota Free State Cheetahs have a very proud, rich and successful history in the oldest domestic rugby competition in the world. During the Super Sport Rugby Challenge, Daan Human and his technical staff did some remarkable work to lead the Toyota Free State XV all the way to the semi-finals of the competition, and in the process unearthed some promising talent. This has given Franco Smith a fantastic platform to launch the Currie Cup campaign and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will no doubt hit the ground running. proud partner of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. To the opposition welcome to Toyota Stadium. The talking will be done on the field and will certainly prove to be tough, thrilling and remind rugby lovers why they love the game so much. Lastly, and most importantly, to the loyal fans who come out and support the boys, no matter what, thank you for the unwavering support you show the Toyota Free State Cheetahs. You are what it is all about and it is you that the players want to make proud. Thank you again for supporting our boys! Enjoy the match. The Toyota Free State Cheetahs welcome many new players to their ranks, and this brings a good mix of experience, youth and flair. To Franco Smith, the rest of the coaching staff and the team, we stand alongside you and look forward to writing the next chapter of proudly Toyota Free State Cheetahs rugby with you. We know that the never say die attitude will be on display again this season and that you and the players will make everyone proud. Andrew Kirby President and CEO of Toyota South Africa We look forward to the Currie Cup Competition and will continue to show the support we have provided over the past few years as not only a sponsor, but as a
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CHEETAHS FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE It is a privilege for me as President of the Free State Rugby Union to welcome everyone to tonight s Currie Cup Premier Division match sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis between the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Toyota Stadium. We welcome the Vodacom Blue Bulls, their management and supporters in the Bloemfontein. The encounter promises to keep us on the edge our seats. Good luck to Daan Human and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs team with the start of the new competition. We believe in you and know that you will make us proud. Thank you to our all our wonderful sponsors, suite holders, season ticket holders and supporters. Your loyal support encourages the team and motivates them to reach bigger heights. It s great to see the level of passion and commitment of fans who live and breathe every kick, every hit, every call and every try. May you all enjoy this day and especially the camaraderie of rugby friends across hemispheres. Your Sincerely Jerry Segwaba President
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CHEETAHS OX NCHE 1 PROP 105 kg 1.75 m 17 caps TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES JOSEPH DWEBA 2 13 1 HOOKER 108 kg 1.75 m 9 caps LUAN DE BRUIN PROP 120 kg 1.83 m 2 caps 4 15 16 1 LOCK 121 kg 1.95 m 12 caps LOCK 115 kg 2.09 m Debut FLANK 105 kg 1.87 m 4 caps JUSTIN BASSON JP du PREEZ JUNIOR POKOMELA OUPA MOHOJE (C) 7 18 19 1 FLANK 107 kg 1.93 m 21 caps 1 FLYHALF 89 kg 1.82 m 29 caps NIELL JORDAAN NO. 8 107 kg 1.90 m 4 caps RUDY PAIGE 9 SCRUMHALF 77 kg 1.69 m 36 caps 10 111 12 1 WING 94 kg 1.84 m 28 caps CENTRE 93 kg 1.82 m 9 caps TIAN SCHOEMAN WILLIAM SMALL-SMITH NICO LEE
CHEETAHS TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES 13 1 1 CENTRE 88 kg 1.85 m Debut 14 15 1 WING 83 kg 1.81 m 2 caps FULLBACK 72 kg 1.74 m 3 caps BENHARD JANSE VAN RENSBURG RABZ MAXWANE MALCOLM JAER 16 17 1 18 1 1 RESERVE 104 kg 1.82 m 24 caps RESERVE 118 kg 1.87 m 4 caps RESERVE 120 kg 1.87 m 1 caps JACQUES DU TOIT ERICH DE JAGER GUNTHER JANSE VAN VUUREN 19 1 20 1 21 1 RESERVE 118 kg 2.00 m 6 caps RESERVE 105 kg 1.89 m 13 caps RESERVE 88 kg 1.84 m 94 caps DENNIS VISSER GERHARD OLIVIER SHAUN VENTER 22 1 RESERVE 98 kg 1.89 m 29 caps LOUIS FOUCÉ
CHEETAHS Ox Nche Joseph Dweba Luan de Bruin Justin Basson JP du Preez Junior Pokomela Oupa Mohoje (c) Niell Jordaan Rudy Paige Tian Schoeman William Small-Smith Nico Lee Benhard Janse van Rensburg Rabz Maxwane Malcolm Jaer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Matthys Basson Edgar Marutlulle Conrad van Vuuren Ruben van Heerden Ruan Nortje Ruan Steenkamp Thembelani Bholi Hanro Liebenbberg (c) Andre Warner Manie Libbok Jamba Ulengo JT Jackson Johnny Kotze Jade Stighling Divan Rossouw Jacques du Toit Erich de Jager Gunther Janse van Vuuren Dennis Visser Gerhard Olivier Shaun Venter Louis Fouché 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Jan-Henning Campher Dayan van der Westhuizen Hendre Stassen Jano Venter Theo Maree Tony Jantjies Earll Douwrie Daan Human Renaldo Meyer Coach Manager Pote Human Hendy Seerane Referee: Dan Jones Assistant Referees: Ben Crouse, Jaco Kotze TMO: Lourens van der Merwe CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/cheetahsrugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za
CHEETAHS Dimakatso Segwaba Michelle Kona Mpho Sekulisa Nnina Rasunyane Naadiah Motlomela Elizna Fortuin Alida Strydom Kamohelo Makoele Madiau Molatole Lindiwe Masole Mellanie Smith Lerato Thekisho Laurika Pansegrouw Moipone Morake Bokang Mogorosi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Priscilla Malebana Thantaswa Macingwane Katlego Moremi Claryn Ferreira Leratamang Mothumi Phakane Biotumelo Nthabiseng Marutla Vuyolwethu Vazi Melanie de Bruyn Zandile Nojoko Chantel Dikgale Judith Chauke Nolwazi Hlabangane Kemisetso Baloyi Sune Pawson Kirileng Namane Makgauta Tlake Puleng Mpele Palesa Mpele Emely Tembe Shandre Fouche Kedibone Mosia 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Pinky Manyame Khanyisa Miyambo Glenda Baloi Diana Janse van Rensburg Juanine Jacobs Marizelle Cornelius Kgahliso Mamphoke Sammy Prins Elizna Fortuin Coach Manager Corrie Prinsloo Manda van der Walt CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/cheetahsrugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za
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CHEETAHS 2018 CURRIE CUP FIXTURES FRI, 17 AUG Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Vodacom Blue Bulls 19:00 SAT, 25 AUG SAT, 1 SEP SAT, 8 SEP SAT, 15 SEP DHL WP vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 17:15 Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Cell C Sharks 14:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 16:20 Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 17:15 FRI, 21 SEP Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. icollege Pumas 17:00 SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 1st Final 14:30 SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 2nd Final 17:00 SAT, 27 OCT Currie Cup Final 17:00 HOME AWAY