Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has lost a key man in Lappies Labuschagne, ahead of this weekend’s Bloemfontein clash with the Hurricanes. [...]
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Viljoen gets Cheetahs start
Same Cheetahs for Loftus
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has named an unchanged starting line-up, as his record-breaking outfit chase an unprecedented sixth straight win in Super Rugby. [...]
Graaff breaks Stormers hearts
The Cheetahs may just have discovered a new darling (and valuable Johan Goosen understudy) in flyhalf Hansie Graaff, with the 23-year-old Griffons pivot stepping up late during Saturday’s pre-season clash against the Stormers to win the game with a huge penalty. [...]
Brussow, Strauss return for Cheetahs
The Cheetahs have been forced to make changes to their loose trio for this weekend’s game against the in-form Western Province, after both Frans Viljoen and Kabamba Floors suffered injuries against the Sharks last week. [...]
Brussow in line for return
There’s a bit of a silver lining to Naka Drostke’s loose forward injury cloud this week, with the news that Heinrich Brussow is expected to be fit to face Western Province in the Currie Cup this week. [...]
Cheetahs lose Viljoen
In a bit of bad news for the Cheetahs, loose forward Frans Viljoen will play no further part in this year’s Currie Cup campaign. [...]
Goosen starts against Griquas
The Cheetahs team to face Griquas this weekend has been announced, with earlier rumours regarding Johan Goosen confirmed. [...]
New halfbacks among several Cheetah changes
Free State coach Naka Drotske has wielded a heavy axe after his side’s poor performance against the Lions in round 1 of the Currie Cup, with a new halfback combination perhaps the most significant of the changes made as the team prepares to take on the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein.. [...]
Second SA return for Viljoen
29-year-old loose forward Frans Viljoen has returned to South Africa from Italian club Aironi and will play for the Cheetahs in this year’s Currie Cup. [...]
Cheetahs lose two, but (probably) not Sarel
Two current Cheetahs Super Rugby squad members have signed contracts to join Italian club Aironi on completion of this year’s Super Rugby competition. [...]
Verster: It’s Absolutely untrue
Despite the absence of a title sponsor, the Cheetahs players have all remained on a full salary. [...]
Cheetahs name team
The Cheetahs have named their team to take on the Sharks at the ABSA Stadium this Friday from 18:00. As expected, Lionel Mapoe is brought into the 13 jersey after Corne Uys was injured with Danwel Demas brought into the 14 jersey. The unexpected changes comes with Ashley Johnson being dropped to the bench in place of Frans Viljoen. [...]
Smith boost for Cheetahs
Cheetahs captain Juan Smith will be available for his team’s clash against the Brumbies in Bloemfontein this Saturday. [...]
Juan Smith concussed again
The Cheetahs’ nightmare Super 14 tour of Australasia has gone from bad to worse. They will tackle the three remaining matches without inspirational captain Juan Smith. [...]






