Carling Currie Cup – Round 5 | Toyota Cheetahs vs Fidelity ADT Lions  

In week 5 of the Carling Currie Cup, the Toyota Cheetahs are taking on the Fidelity ADT Lions in Toyota Staduim in Bloemfontein. The match kicks off at 14:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport.

The Toyota Cheetahs currently top the log with 16 league points, while the Johannesburg outfit sits third on 15 points.

After a tough opening-round defeat to Boland in Wellington, Frans Steyn's Cheetahs have bounced back strongly with three consecutive wins, the latest a nail-biting 31–24 triumph over Western Province.

The Lions, meanwhile, edged the Pumas by a single point last week. Their only setback so far came against the in-form Bolanders, who beat them 29–10 in Wellington.

Jandre Nel has scored four tries so far, the most by a Cheetah player, while Rabz Maxwane have collected three tries in four games for the Lions.

History favours the Lions, who've won all three of the most recent meetings, including a 43–34 victory at Ellis Park last September, as well as two away wins in Bloemfontein. The Toyota Cheetahs' last triumph over the men from Johannesburg came back in April 2023, a convincing 52–15 result at Ellis Park.

Gates open as early as 09:30, with a Golden Oldies game at 10:00 and Toyota Cheetahs Mini Rugby for Gr RR, R and u. 9's starting at 11:00.

If you drive a Toyota vehicle, you can park for free in the Toyota parking area at Toyota Stadium. Remember to have your match-day ticket ready to show at the gate. Entrance to the Toyota parking area is only at Gate 1 in Att Horak Avenue. Limited place availibe.

There will be something tasty for everyone at the food trucks, and plenty of entertainment to keep the kids bouncing. Enjoy live entertainment at the Castle Deck, before and after the match with Lalla.  

Five randomly selected fans who bought tickets for the  Carling Currie Cup match can win big in the Kloppers Expert Half-Time Kicking Competition.

Each finalist will get one shot to kick a rugby ball into any of the eight bins placed on the field, and if the ball lands inside a bin, they win the prize hidden inside. Prizes include a Kloppers Expert voucher worth R2 000, a Snomaster Ice Machine, a Ryobi Cordless Drill, a Biltong Cutter, a Weber Kettle Braai, a JBL Flip Speaker, a Stanley Cooler Box, a case of beer and four tickets to the next Carling Currie Cup match.

Tickets are only R60 for the main stand, R40 for the open stand and R30 for students and kids. Tickets are available online at Ticketpro or can be purchased from the ticket office in Toyota Stadium.

Toyota Cheetahs

1. Cameron Dawson
2. Marko JV Rensburg    
3. Frankie Dos Reis    
4. Juan Venter
5. Victor Sekekete (C)
6. Gideon van der Merwe  
7. Mihlali Mosi
8. Neels Volschenk
9. Rewan Kruger
10. Franco Smith  
11. Cohen Jasper  
12. Ali Mgjijima    
13. Carel-Jan Coetzee  
14. Prince Nkabinde
15. Clayton Blommetjies

Replacements
16. Vernon Paulo  
17. Hencus van Wyk
18. Ben Pitout  
19. Thabang Mahlase
20. Daniel Maartens
21. Jandre Nel  
22. Banie Britz
23. Michael Annies

Match Officials
Referee: Dylen November
Assistant Referees: Paul Mente,Daniel Canhenga
TMO: Ben Crouse

Unavailable due to injury
Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring), Carl Wegner (hamstring), Johan Kelly Okonkwo (knee), George Lourens (hand/forearm), Dux Manyama (hamstring), Tielman Niewoudt (back), Pieter Janse van Vuren (hamstring), Tiaan Swanepoel (groin), Pierre-Raymond Uys (concussion), Ntokozo Makhaza (ankle).

?? Carling Currie Cup – Round 4
Toyota Cheetahs ?? Fidelity ADT Lions
?? Saturday, 23 Aug | ?? 14:00 | ?? Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

?? Tickets from only R30! Available at Ticketpro & Toyota Stadium ticket office.

?? Free Toyota Parking at Gate 1 (Att Horak Ave) – match ticket required.
?? Live music by LALLA at the Castle Deck after the game.
?? Food trucks, kids' fun & big prizes in the Kloppers Expert Half-Time Kicking Competition – R2 000 vouchers, Weber braai, ice machine & more!

Let's pack Toyota Stadium and back the boys! ???? #CarlingCurrieCup #ToyotaCheetahs #CheetahFamily