The Cheetahs start their tour of New Zealand with an indaba with that Chiefs in Hamilton.
The Chiefs are sitting on 1 win from 3 outings and the Cheetahs are on 0 from 3 outings.
The Cheetahs who lost their first two matches by just 1 point must feel that this is a chance they need to take.
Kick-off in Hamilton at 08:35 SA Time.
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia)
TJ’s: Geoff Acton (Australia), Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)
Chiefs:
Starting XV: 15 Mils Muliaina (captain), 14 Sosene Anesi, 13 Dwayne Sweeney, 12 Callum Bruce, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 Sione Lauaki, 7 Tom Harding, 6 Faifili Levave, 5 Kevin O’Neill, 4 Toby Lynn, 3 Ben May, 2 Tom Willis, 1 Simms Davison.
Replacements: 16 Vern Kamo, 17 Ben Castle, 18 Hayden Hopgood, 19 Liam Messam, 20 Tanerau Latimer, 21 David Bason, 22 Lelia Masaga.
Cheetahs:
Starting XV:15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Eddie Fredericks, 13 JW Jonker, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Jongi Nokwe, 10 Conrad Barnard, 9 Falie Oelschig, 8 Duanne Vermeulen, 7 Darron Nel, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 Barend Pieterse, 4 Rory Duncan (captain), 3 Kobus Calldo, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Wian du Preez.
Replacements: 16 Richardt Strauss, 17 Ronnie Uys, 18 David de Villiers, 19 Hendro Scholtz, 20 Tobie Botes, 21 Tewis de Bruyn, 22 Hendrik Meyer.
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Chiefs by 19 for me on SB
I think the Cheetahs will last 40 miutes maybe a little more and then just be outrun.
Only three people confident enough to pick the Cheetahs.
Ollie Chiefs 21
Villie Chiefs 20
Sandshark Chiefs 19
PaarlGimmie Chiefs 18
shark-tank Chiefs 15
Whindy Chiefs 15
PostmanPat Chiefs 14
Bru-El Chiefs 14
Ghost10 Chiefs 12
Nita Chiefs 12
Salmo Chiefs 12
ZinZan Chiefs 12
robdylan Chiefs 12
Pissant Chiefs 11
Wehan Chiefs 11
namboer Chiefs 11
KSA Kette Chiefs 10
Western Sauce Chiefs 10
Sharkie Chiefs 10
SauronShark Chiefs 10
shark_time Chiefs 10
Fatality Chiefs 9
sharkboy Chiefs 9
the_finman Chiefs 9
blackshark Chiefs 8
Lylmik Chiefs 8
bryce_in_oz Chiefs 7
Debs Chiefs 7
Dive Pass Chiefs 5
Kandas Chiefs 5
fattmann Chiefs 4
IceBabe Chiefs 4
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Hmmm Cheetahs 5
King Shark Cheetahs 5
Boofy Cheetahs 5
Not being at home to watch this is just not fun. 🙁
Try Fredericks.
Conversion Barnard.
12
The Chiefs boot ahead and an aerial battle ensues before Daniller puts it out with a big kick. Another steal at the lineout for the Cheetahs – free-kick and off they go! It goes out wide to Eddie Fredericks who burns his way to the tryline! Barnard adds the extras.
7-0 Cheetahs
12min
Cheetahs seem to have a point to prove.
15
Great play by the Cheetahs and they now look full of running. A decent kick is put into the Chiefs 22 and Muliaina hoofs it out… The Cheetahs now attack the line at pace and close in! Chipped ahead, but the ball beats them over the line – scrum Chiefs.
18
The Chiefs under pressure at the scrum, but they manage to secure it and put it out. The Cheetahs secure and drive it up before releasing their backs, looking good, but then the ball is knocked on by Vermeulen
I hope they only do this for the first half. 🙄
They are not supposed to look this dangerous. 😉
Ag nee man KSA! What is more important your bloody SB points or the Cheatahs winning away from home in NZ?? What will help SARUGBY more?? 😡
JT
I think a new administration would help the most. 😉
10 – 0 Cheetahs
26minutes.
20th minute penalty by Barnard.
Ja but we can’t have fanatsy changes we have to live with what we have 😥
Fantasy! 😳
Daniller for Bok 15!!
Who is the skills and backline coach for the Cheetahs… done some good work with these boys…
WHHHHHHHHHHHOAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA!
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yeah i suppose. 🙄
Daniller has looked good. I saw a few guys on the Bulls site bitching like F%^k last week because he had been allowed to go to the Cheetahs.
Yo
31minutes
Nokwe try
Barnard Converts.
The Chiefs looking untidy and the Cheetahs come through to secure the scrum. Barnard with the kick and the Chiefs run it back. Leonard tries too much and the Cheetahs have it! Nokwe gets it in space and he burns away for the try! Barnard adds the extras!
Hey rob
Maybe it is a good thing that guys like Juan is out. The young guys can not rely on the experienced guys to do it all and have to do it themselves! This will lift the Cheetahs confidence!
17 – 0 to the Cheetahs after just 31minutes.
Playing MUCH better than I expected.
could this be their first win outside SA?
JT
one thing that these injuries are doing for the Cheetahs is giving the odd youngster a chance.
They just need to divise a way of keeping the youngsters in Bloem though.
Chiefs seem to want to score tries rather than go at poles.
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Sivivatu knocks it on in the tackle – scrum Cheetahs. Bosman hammers a massive kick into touch for the Cheetahs – smart play. The Chiefs run it from the lineout, but get closed down – free-kick Chiefs holding on. Penalty Chiefs as the Cheetahs come offside – the ball is put into touch.
Happy to Nokwe and Freddy doing the basics under running under the posts… too many time us Saffa’s don’t…
Almost worked for them.
38
The Chiefs secure it and look to drive it up at the line. Solid defence by the Cheetahs, but the danger remains. Metres out now and Leonard ducks through – TMO called into play. Wow, just short of the line! We’re talking inches… scrum Cheetahs.
Donald NOT kicking well it seems.
40
Penalty Chiefs as Noel Oelschig comes offside – little time left and Donald will have a shot. But again he pushes it wide and the Cheetahs go into the break 17-0 up.
H/T
17 – 0 Cheetahs
Nokwe’s try was ALL Jonk!
Go Cheetahs!!! Please keep going in second half & not rest on your laurels!!!
Sorry…where are my manners?? Greetings to you all!!
Morning Me2.
you enjoying your weekend 🙁
BS decision… IMO Leonard lost that ball forward!
SuperBru be damned! Go Cheetahs!
It’s only just began!!! Why you 🙁 ❓
That’s a hardcore decision…
Ref “Is there any reason I cannot award this try”
TMO “I can see no evidence that the ball was grounded”
Ref awards the try… WTF!
Oooh! Superbru??
JT – I agree but only a hunch as could not See the ball!
Me2
My week has just begun.
I am sitting in the office 🙁 😉
45
Lauaki barges through a couple to set the Chiefs up – Muliaina breaks through, but is cut down. Free-kick Chiefs as the Cheetahs hold on in the tackle. The scrum is employed and Leonard makes another telling dart – though and over the line. TMO again called into action. TRY GIVEN! Donald adds the extras.
08.03.08 09:39:40 – Me2
I have x-ray vision!!
Ref “Is there any reason I cannot award this try”
TMO “I can see no evidence that the ball was grounded”
Ref awards the try… WTF!
08.03.08 09:39:24 – bryce_in_oz Edit
😆 NAH!!!!!!!!!! you must be joking. 😆
Oh dear..I’ve got to go to work 😡 🙁 😥
Forward pass initialy but briliantly finished off by the wingers!
50
The Chiefs are starting to look a lot more fluent, but then they throw it away… The Cheetahs fling it wide and then chip, but the Chiefs come away with it! Through the hands and they break down the toucline! Siviviatu gets the final pass and over he goes! Donald puts over the extras.
Cheers Me2
Maybe I’ll have time to get on blog @ work BUT doubt it….see you all later…maybe 🙁
14 – 17 Cheetahs
50min
Lol… KSA did I hear incorrectly then… wouldn’t be suprised…drinking Riesling and rolling sushi in front of the tele…
Bryce ❓
What’d you hear ❓ 🙂
52
Penalty Cheetahs at a scrum. Barnard will have a shot at goal. Just over! And the Cheetahs extend their lead.
14 – 20 Cheetahs
Fitness is going to kill the Tahs in the last 20min…
Lead not big enough 😥
JT
Chiefs seem to be upping their game now.
62
Chiefs all over it now as they seek to take the lead. Sivivatu gets around Fredericks, but then is felled by the ankle-tap… spread down the other side and the ball is lost forward. Cheetahs scrum under pressure and the ball is knocked on! Huge pressure for the Cheetahs now as they ring the changes. The Chiefs go blind and have the penalty for offside play.
Goeiemore Boetas 😯
fingers crossed and let’s hope Vrystaat win 😛
Morning HO.
they are looking good so far, the last 20 minutes will be the deciding 20minutes i think.
Knock after knock. Is this match in Durban?
64
Lineout taken and the Chiefs now attack the line! Over they go, but the ball was knocked on! Fitness a major factor… has the trip caught up with the Cheetahs? It looks like it. De Bruyn makes the clearance, but the Cheetahs are still under major pressure. The line is within site, but again the Chiefs knock it on with a try in site!
66
The Cheetahs need to hit back and quickly one feels. Daniller hoofs it away and the Chiefs are then turned over. Penalty against the Cheetahs for a dangerous tackle – Donald puts it into touch.
68
The Chiefs secure it at the lineout and drive it up. The line is right there for the Chiefs – desperate defence Cheetahs – Leonard has a dart and once more the TMO is called. Try given. Donald again misses with the kick.
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Bryce ❓
What’d you hear ❓ 🙂
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Ref “Is there any reason I cannot award this try”
TMO “I can see no evidence that the ball was grounded”
Ref awards the try… WTF!
08.03.08 09:39:24 – bryce_in_oz Edit
😆 NAH!!!!!!!!!! you must be joking. 😆
CMMMMMMMMMMMON Cheetahs… win this for the Sharks…
19-20 Cheetahs
68minutes.
One point games seem to follow the Cheetahs around. They are on the correct side of the result this time though.
score please
Are there any Kiwi’s actually playing this game besides all these new Islanders… that Levavey (sic) makes Luaki look like a pussy…
bryce
Oh okay 😆
I am in the office so have no “ears” today. 🙁
I have not any belief in this referee. An Aussie!
Anyway let’s hope he does not make mistakes in the last minutes 😆
Typical. 40-minute team
now why are my comments not appearing ❓ ❓ ❓
thanks for the score anyway KSA
Sheez Kette tough job you got. 😉
Comment despammed for you.
Good morning all.
Can’t believe that we lead so well and they are throwing it all away. The ref isn’t helping though.
I would have awarded a pen try! 😯
I would probaly have as well then If i had seen it. 🙁
Well the Chiefs get the penalty and lead 22 / 20 with just a few minutes to go.
time left ❓
c’mon chiefs I need at least the winning side 🙄
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The Cheetahs slow things down with the drive. Sticking with the forwards – sensible play. But they are turned over! Fredericks cuts the runner down, but it is way high and he gets the yellow! Penalty Chiefs and Donald steps up. And over it goes – for the first time the Chiefs have the lead.
22-20 Chiefs
77min
Score?
78
The Cheetahs have the ball now and they carry it up. The Chiefs turn it over and smash it away – Cheetahs under pressure hack it away. The Chiefs then put it away.
look up rob 😉
I would probaly have as well then If i had seen it.
08.03.08 10:15:13 – KSA Shark ©
Fredricks was the last man and it would have been a try if not for the High tackle…
Still 22 / 20 to the Chiefs. 1 minute to go.
Thanks KSa – busy doing my inventory 👿
Thanks for the score update Nessa 😛
Morning Nessa.
Ah come on!
Thanks JT.
yes definitely P try then.
That’s it. Game over!
sheesh I’ve been spammed again 👿
has the clock stopped on 78minutes or something?
😳 oops Nessa’s comment beat me.
Rob I’ll do the updates
Log updated
Chiefs move to 9th
Cheetahs are 13th
SB closest winners
fattmann Chiefs 4
IceBabe Chiefs 4
Stupid south african chokers!
Thanks ksa. Won’t be near the pc until later this arvie
well I guess I can be happy the team I chose for SB won, will make up for SW spamming all the comments I make 🙁
Thanks KSa – busy doing my inventory
Thanks for the score update Nessa
08.03.08 10:18:57 – KSA Sharkette Edit
Inventory of???? Your SB predictions???? 😉
Just incase any of you were wondering she (the cat’s mother) is on target for another Grand slam point. 👿
And she let’s me know it every time she get’s near a Sb results page. 🙄
Geez Cheetahs, nothing like throwing it away there! 😳
Poor game plan, aimless kicking and passing, poor fitness…. It showed in the end. When the chips are down, it’s what you do that shows character, and I’m sorry but the Cheetahs showed a distinct LACK of such!
As am I
Let’s hope our Sharks do better!
I hope your as am I was refering to the GS Point and not HB’s comment about poor fitness. 😉
Sorry guys, seems I confused the hellbent out of everyone there butting in!
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What you said, ksa!
SB seems to be having weekend. 👿
HAHAHAHA no I do not 👿
but seeing as YOU brought it up 😈
Rassie getting interviewed on TV now: Q: “The Reds had a heavy defeat last weel, you guys should be posiitve for a win?” Rassie: “We can hardly talk, we’re in the same boat”. 10/10 for honesty!
See what i mean???????
You guys all think she is this lovely women. She BEATS me whenever she get’s the chance. 🙄 🙄
I seem to be giving her a whole lot of chances on the SB thing. 😉
HB
😆 good ole Rassie.
Who is this De Bruin guy for the Cheetahs. Had a shocker!!