Carling Currie Cup Semi-Final| Suzuki Griquas vs Toyota Cheetahs  

It’s the Carling Currie Cup semi-finals and the Toyota Cheetahs are ready to battle it out against the Griquas on Saturday evening in Kimberley. The action kicks off at 19:15 and will be live on SuperSport.

Toyota Cheetahs coach, Frans Steyn: “I’m proud of the boys for the way they’ve fought to reach the semi-finals. The work was done throughout the season, and now it’s about executing on the day. We need to focus on what we do best, enjoy the game, and play for each other.”

“Against Griquas earlier in the season, we let small individual errors creep in, and those moments made the scoreline look worse than the performance. We’ve learned from that, and we’re determined to put together a complete 80-minute performance this weekend.”

“For me, we’ve already achieved something special this season. But at the same time, semi-finals are about delivering when it matters most, and the boys know what’s at stake.”

Toyota Cheetahs captain, Victor Sekekete: “We’re excited for the challenge ahead. Everyone in the squad wants more. We’re improving week by week, and we know we need to step up against Griquas. Last time we didn’t get it right, but this is our chance to fix that.”

Team Announcement

Coach Frans Steyn made one change  to the starting line-up from last weekend's game against the Vodacom Bulls, with Clayton Blommetjie, who moves from fullback to flyhalf, replacing the injured Franco Smith. Michael Annies will be wearing the number 15 jersey, and Ali Mgijima will provide cover on the bench.

Toyota Cheetahs

1.      Cameron Dawson

2.      Marko Jansen van Rensburg    

3.      Frankie Dos Reis    

4.      Juan Venter

5.      Victor Sekekete (C)

6.      Gideon van der Merwe  

7.      Pierre Raymond Uys  

8.      Neels Volschenk

9.      Jandré Nel

10.  Clayton Blommetjies  

11.  Cohen Jasper  

12.  Carel-Jan Coetzee

13.  Marco Janse van Vuren  

14.  Prince Nkabinde

15.  Michael Annies

Replacements

16.  Vernon Paulo,  

17.  Tielman Niewoudt,  

18.  John Kelly Okonkwo,  

19.  Sisonke Vumazonke,  

20.  Daniel Maartens,  

21.  Rewan Kruger,

22.  Ali Mgijima,

Match Officials
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni and AJ Jacobs. TMO: Marius Jonker

Unavailable due to injury
Carl Wegner (hamstring), George Lourens (hand/forearm), Dux Manyama (hamstring),  Pieter Janse van Vuren (hamstring), Tiaan Swanepoel (groin), Ntokozo Makhaza (ankle), Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring), Louis van der Westhuizen (calf), James Verity-Amm (neck), Ethan Wentzel (ankle), Curtly Ambrose Thomas (hamstring), Litha Nkula (hand), Franco Smith (concussion).