The Toyota Cheetahs head to the East Rand this weekend for a crucial SA Cup clash against the Valke in Kempton Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 and live coverage on SuperSport Variety 2.

With the race for the semi-final spots heating up, the Toyota Cheetahs (23 points) and Eagles (22 points) currently occupy the final two qualifying positions, while the Kavaliers (20 points) remain within striking distance and firmly in contention. Every point now carries added weight as the competition enters a decisive phase.

The Valke, fresh off their win over the Griffons, will be eager to complete a “Free State double” on home soil. But the Bloemfontein side knows a stern test awaits against the sixth-placed East Rand outfit, with no room for complacency.

Head coach Frans Steyn has named his team for this important encounter:

Toyota Cheetahs

1. Tielman Nieuwoudt
2. Louis van der Westhuizen (C )
3. Aranos Coetzee 
4. Carl Wegner
5. Pieter Jansen van Vuren 
6. Gideon van der Merwe
7. Juan Venter 
8. Sisonke Vumazonke  
9. Marco Jansen van Vuren
10. Jaco van der Walt
11. Prince Nkabinde 
12. Jooste Nel 
13. Carel-Jan Coetzee  
14. Michael Annies 
15. Ethan Wentzel

1. Juan Smal 
2. Matome Manyma 
3. John-Kelly Okonkwo
4. Curtly Thomas 
5. Daniel Maartens 
6. Jandre Nel 
7. De-an Ackerman
8. Litha Nkula

The referee for the match is Paul Mente.

The following players are not eligible for team selection due to injury:  Tebogo Nkosi (hand), Tiaan Swanepoel (groin), Sasko Ndlovu (shoulder), Pierre Uys (shoulder), Ntokozo Makhaza (knee), Vice Hofmeyer (shoulder), Munier Hartzenberg (upper leg), Ben Pitout (ankle), Xander du Plessis (lower leg), Frankie Dos Reis (ankle) and Cohen Jasper (hand).