The Toyota Cheetahs are locked in for battle with Border Bulldogs on Saturday, 3 May, in a SA Cup home game. The match in Toyota Stadium kicks off at 15:00, and gates open at 12:00. SuperSport Schools will stream the game live on channel 248.

At 12:15 the Toyota Cheetahs u.21 will face the counterparts from the Lions in the first match SA u.21 Championship match of the season.

Buy your tickets before 16:30 on Friday, 2 May and stand a chance to win meal and drink vouchers.

Tickets are R50 for the main stand, R30 for the open stand, and only R20 for students and kids. Tickets are available online at www.ticketpro.co.za or the ticket office in Toyota Stadium.

Free parking is available inside Toyota Stadium if you drive a Toyota with a valid match ticket. Enter from gate 1 in Att Horak Avenue. Supporters are urged to come early.

The barriers in front of the stands have been removed. Fans are urged not to rush onto the field immediately after the final whistle for the safety of our players, officials, and fellow supporters. Enter the field only through the designated blue gates and follow the announcer’s instructions. Do not jump over the walls! Everyone’s cooperation is greatly appreciated in keeping our stadium a safe and enjoyable space for all.

Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the Toyota Cheetahs, Frans Steyn, announced his team with several changes from last week's game against the Valke: 

James Verity-Amm is back in the starting line-up after a knee injury kept him on the sidelines. Pierre-Raymond Uys and Sisonke Vumazonke switch places, with Uys covering as an impact player. Andisa Ntsila is the number 6 flank. Schalk Ferreira will wear the number 1 jersey with Vernon Paulo on hooker next to him. New backline players on the bench are Tiaan Swanepoel, Rewan Kruger and Carel-Jan Coetzee.

Toyota Cheetahs v Border Bulldogs

15. James Verity-Amm

14. Prince Nkabinde

13. Marco Jansen van Vuren

12. Ali Mgijima

11. Michael Annies

10. George Lourens

9. Jandre Nel

8. Jeandre Rudolph

7. Sisonke Vumazonke

6. Andisa Ntsila

5. Victor Sekekete (C )

4. Carl Wegner

3. Aranos Coetzee

2. Vernon Paulo

1. Schalk Ferreira

16. Marko Janse van Rensburg

17. Banele Mthenjane

18. Robert Hunt

19. Pieter Jansen van Vuren

20. Pierre-Raymond Uys

21. Tiaan Swanepoel

22. Rewan Kruger

23. Carel-Jan Coetzee

The referee for the match is Lulutho Matomela. He will be assisted by DJ Hefer and Brandon Colby.

Players not available:

The following players are not eligible for team selection due to injury: Gideon van der Merwe (ankle), Ethan Wentzel (back), Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring), Franco Smith (hamstring), Andell Loubser (hip), Litha Nkula (thigh), Clayton Blommetjies (calf).