Cheetahs host Leopards in big SA Cup cat fight

On Friday the Toyota Cheetahs will face the Leopards in Toyota Stadium when they host their first home match of the SA Cup season at 6pm, gates open at 4pm.

Free parking is available inside Toyota Stadium if you drive a Toyota with a valid match ticket. Enter from gate 1 in Att Horak Avenue. Supporters are urged to come early.

Tickets are R50 for the main stand, R30 for the open stand, and only R20 for students and kids. Tickets are available online at www.ticketpro.co.za or at the ticket office in Toyota Stadium.

The referee for the match is Paul Mente.

The good news is that the barriers in front of the stands have been removed. Fans are urged not to rush onto the field immediately after the final whistle for the safety of our players, officials and fellow supporters. Enter the field only through the designated blue gates and follow the announcer’s instructions. Do not jump over the walls! Everyone’s cooperation is greatly appreciated in keeping our stadium a safe and enjoyable space for all.

Toyota Cheetahs starting XV: 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Prince Nkabinde, 13 Raegan Oranje, 12 Jooste Nel, 11 Banie Britz; 10 George Lourens, 9 Jandre Nel; 8 Neels Volschenk, 7 Pierre Uys, 6 Daniel Maartens; 5 Pieter Jansen van Vuren, 4 Carl Wegner; 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Louis (Chucky) van der Westhuizen (capt), 1 Hencus van Wyk. Replacements: 16 Vernon Paulo, 17 Matome (Dux) Manyama, 18 Robert Hunt, 19 Mzwanele Zito, 20 Jeandrè Rudolph, 21 Litha Nkula, 22 Ali Mgjima, 23 Michael Annies.

Players not available: Cameron Dawson (calf), James Verity-Amm (knee), Gideon van der Merwe (ankle), Oupa Mohoje (shoulder), Ethan Wentzel (back), Andell Loubser (hamstring), Marco JV Vuren (calf), Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring).