On Sunday, 17 December 2023, Toyota Cheetahs will take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks at 15:00 at Toy­ota Stadium. Gates open at 13:00

The Toyota Cheetahs will welcome the Hollywoodbets Sharks to Bloemfontein on Sunday for a mouth-watering EPCR Challenge Cup local derby, with both sides priding themselves on their set pieces and solid attack,and it is expected to be a typical hard-fought derby.

The Toyota Cheetahs got their first top-class game of the year in the EPCR Challenge Cup as they capitalized on their point-scoring chances to register an invaluable 33-15 away against Zebre Parma in Italy.

­After the match, supporters can enjoy a live performance by J.A.R. at the Castle Deck.

Tickets are R50 for adults and R20 for students and kids. Tickets are available online at www.ticketpro.co.za or the ticket office in Toyota Stadium on Sunday.

Free parking is available inside Toyota Stadium if you drive a Toyota and show your valid match ticket for the final. Space is limited, so "first come, first served". Entry to Toyota Parking from Att Horak ONLY.

“From our side, we are happy with the preparations. I think with the game over the weekend we showed that even though we didn’t get a lot of game time before that we got a lot of things right. We’re looking forward to the challenge of playing against the Sharks on the weekend.” Said Izak van der Westhuizen, Toyota Cheetahs Forwards Coach.

“This is a true benchmark for us. It is a game where we can look at and see how we measure. It’s been a while since we had a good-fought battle. For us forwards, we always look forward to a battle and we know this weekend the Springbok players are going to get their boost. It’s going to be a good encounter upfront.” Said the Toyota Cheetahs Captain, Victor Sekekete.

Toyota Cheetah coach Hawies Fourie announced his team.

Toyota Cheetahs

15. Tapiwa Mafura

14. Daniel Kasende

13. Evardi Boshoff

12. Reinhardt Fortuin

11. Cohen Jasper

10. George Lourens

9. Ruan Pienaar

8. Jeandre Rudolph (50th game with the Toyota Cheetahs)

7. Friedle Olivier

6. Gideon van der Merwe

5. Victor Sekekete (C )

4. Rynier Bernardo

3. Hencus van Wyk

2. Marnus van der Merwe

1. Cameron Dawson

16. Louis van der Westhuizen

17. Alulutho Tshakweni

18. Laurance Victor

19. Carl Wegner

20. Daniel Maartens

21. Sibabalo Qoma

22. Rewan Kruger

23. Ali Mgijima

Match officials: The referee for the match is Andrea Piardi. He will be assisted by Benoit Rousselet and Filippo Russo. The TMO is Eric Gauzins.

Next match: Pool 1, Round 3: Toyota Cheetahs vs Section Paloise, Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 15:00 (SA time) at the NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam.