Cheetahs make one change for Sharks
Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made one change to his starting fifteen for this weekend’s Currie Cup fixture against the Sharks in Durban.
The 2,04m tall lock Lood de Jager returns to the starting lineup after missing out against Golden Lions last weekend due to concussion.
De Jager resumes in his more familiar role in the number for jersey with Waltie Vermeulen retaining his place to partner him in the locks. The strong ball carrier Oupa Mohoje moves to the bench.
Further changes to the squad have been made on the bench. Philip van der Walt starts off the bench with Davon Raubenheimer retaining his place in the starting fifteen after a strong and impressive performance during the sides 26-23 win over the men from Johannesburg last weekend.
AJ le Roux replaces Ethienne Reyneke at as the reserve hooker, with Hercu Liebenberg starting in the middle of the frontrow, while Schalk “Hond” van der Merwe comes in for former Currie Cup winner Wian du Preez.
Returning Springbok scrumhalf Piet van Zyl slots in on the bench in the place of Kevin Luiters who has impressed when coming onto the park. Van Zyl was earlier released earlier in the week by the Springboks to play Currie Cup rugby.
In the last change to the matchday squad, Springbok Sevens stalwart Rayno Benjamin returns after a long injury layoff which has prevented him from playing any Currie Cup rugby this season.
Benjamin replaces the young and talented Piet Lindeque.
Saturday’s match at Kings’ Park in Durban kicks-off at 15:00.
The Free State Cheetahs side to tackle the Sharks in Durban is as follows:
15. Hennie Danillers
14. Riaan Smit
13. Johann Sadie
12. Robert Ebersohn
11. Raymond Rhule
10. Elgar Watts
9. Sarel Pretorius
8. Davon Raubenheimer
7. Lappies Labuschagné
6. Boom Prinsloo (captain)
5.Waltie Vermeulen
4. Lood de Jager
3. Rossouw de Klerk
2 Hercu Liebenberg
1. Trevor Nyakane
Replacements:
16. AJ le Roux
17. Schalk van der Merwe
18. Oupa Mohoje
19. Philip van der Walt
20. Piet van Zyl
21. Rayno Benjamin
22. Willie du Plessis
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