Cheetahs chasing Black Lions scalp

The Toyota Cheetahs will take on Black Lion on Sunday in the final match of the South African round of the 2026 Toyota Challenge at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Gates open at 11am, with a full day of international rugby on offer. The action gets underway at 12pm when the Suzuki Griquas face Cartrack Lusitanos, followed by Airlink Pumas against Romania A at 2pm. The Cheetahs and Black Lion will then close out the tournament (4.30pm). All matches will be live on SuperSport.

Sunday's fixture will also be a special occasion for two Toyota Cheetahs stalwarts, with Marko Janse van Rensburg and Munier Hartzenberg set to earn their 50th caps for the team.

Supporters can once again look forward to a festival atmosphere, with exciting fan activations, entertainment and prizes throughout the day. Fans are encouraged to design and bring an eye-catching poster or banner to the stadium for a chance to win R5 000. In addition, the three best-dressed supporters who bring the most energy and spirit to Toyota Stadium will each walk away with an official Cheetah replica jersey.

The upgraded food court will offer a wider variety of food and beverage options, ensuring there is something for every taste and the whole family to enjoy.

The Toyota Challenge remains one of the most affordable international rugby events in South Africa. Tickets are R20 for primary school children and younger, while adults pay only R50 for open stand seating.

Tickets are available from the Toyota Stadium ticket office or online through Ticketpro.

Toyota Cheetahs starting XV: 15 Ethan Wentzel, 14 Cohen Jasper, 13 Munier Hartzenberg, 12 Zander du Plessis, 11 Michael Annies; 10 Jaco van der Walt, 9 Rewan Kruger; 8 Sisonke Vumazonke, 7 Neels Volschenk (capt), 6 Ramon Uys; 5 Curtly Thomas, 4 Carl Wegner; 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 1 Tielman Niewoudt. Replacements: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Dux Manyama, 18 Ben Pitout, 19 Pieter Jansen van Vuren, 20 Daniel Maartens, 21 Gideon van der Merwe, 22 Marco Jansen van Vuren, 23 Prince Nkabinde.

Sunday

12pm - Suzuki Griquas v Lusitanos Cartrack (Portugal)

Referee: Christopher Allison

Assistant Referees: Local

Television Match Official: Griffin Colby

2pm - Airlink Pumas v Romania A

Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron

Assistant Referees: Local

Television Match Official: Griffin Colby

4.30pm - Toyota Cheetahs v Black Lion (Georgia)

Referee: Morne Ferreira

Assistant Referees: Local

Television Match Official: Griffin Colby