Cheetahs pumped epic catfight in Bloem

The Toyota Cheetahs will play their first Carling Currie Cup home game on Friday against the Airlink Pumas.

The main match kicks off at 7pm with gates opening as early as 11.30am.

The "Bar Lunch" at the Castle Deck starts at 12pm, where delicious food will be served.

From 12pm to 6pm, Sevens rugby matches for primary schools will take place on the main field.

If you drive a Toyota vehicle, you can park for free in the Toyota parking area at Toyota Stadium. Remember to have your match-day ticket ready to show at the gate. Entrance to the Toyota parking area is only at Gate 1 in Att Horak Avenue.

There will be something tasty for everyone at the food trucks and plenty of entertainment to keep the kids busy.

Enjoy live entertainment at the Castle Deck with a local artist, Hugo Pieterse, to get the vibes going before the game and party with LeGoody after the match.

Tickets are only R60 for the main stand, R40 for the open stand and R30 for students and kids. Tickets are available online at Ticketpro or get your ticket from the ticket office in Toyota Stadium.

And remember, Fridays are orange Fridays. Wear your orange and share the pictures on social media with the #OrangeFriday and your company could win big!

The referee for the match is Hanru van Rooyen and e will be assisted by AJ Jacobs and Daniel Canhenga. The TMO is Cwengile Jadezweni.

Cameron Dawson will be wearing the No 1 jersey with pride when he runs onto the field in his 50th match for the Cheetahs on Friday while Vernon Paulo is at hooker with Pierre Raymond Uys replacing Pieter Janse van Vuren, sidelined due to an injury. Sasko Ndlovu will make his debut for the Cheetahs at flank.

In the backline, Smiley Nel and Rewan Kruger switch places with Nel in the starting line-up and Tiaan Swanepoel at flyhalf. Carel-Jan Coetzee will wear the No 12 jersey and James Verity-Amm is fullback, with Cohen Jasper moving to left wing.

Chucky van der Westhuizen, Hencus van Wyk, Aranos Coetzee and Franco Smith are new to the bench.

Munier Hartzenberg (hamstring), Carl Wegner (hamstring), Johan Kelly Okonkwo (knee), George Lourens (hand), Dux Manyama (hamstring), Prince Nkabinde (thumb), Michael Annies (foot), Tielman Niewoudt (back), George Lourens (forearm) and Janse van Vuren (hamstring) aren't available due to injury.

Toyota Cheetahs starting XV: 15 ⁠James Verity-Amm, 14 ⁠Banie Britz, 13 ⁠Marko Jansen van Vuren, 12 ⁠Carel-Jan Coetzee, 11 ⁠Cohen Jasper; 10 ⁠Tiaan Swanepoel, 9 ⁠Jandre Nel; 8 ⁠Neels Volschenk, 7 ⁠Gideon van der Merwe, 6 ⁠Sasko Ndlovu; 5 ⁠Victor Sekekete (capt), 4 ⁠Pierre Raymond Uys; 3 ⁠Frankie Dos Reis, 2 ⁠Vernon Paulo, 1 Cameron Dawson. Replacements: 16 ⁠Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 ⁠Hencus van Wyk, 18 ⁠Aranos Coetzee, 19 ⁠Sisonke Vumazonke, 20 ⁠Daniel Maartens, 21 ⁠Rewan Kruger, 22 ⁠Franco Smith, 23 ⁠Clayton Blommetjies.

Airlink Pumas starting XV: 15 Tino Swanepoel, 14 Lundi Msenge, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Wian van Niekerk, 11 Darren Adonis; 10 Danrich Visagie, 9 Ross Braude; 8 Willie Engelbretch (capt), 7 Kwanda Dimaza, 6 Ntsika Fisanti; 5 Jeandre Leonard, 4 Heinz Bertram; 3 Sampie Swiegers, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Etienne Janeke. Replacements: 16 Darnelle Osusgwu, 17 Stephan de Jager, 18 Dewald Maritz, 19 JJ Scheepers, 20 Andre Fouche, 21 Runwald van der Merwe, 22 Russwill Fredricks, 23 Stephan Coetzee.

Toyota Cheetahs v Airlink Pumas - Friday @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein (7pm)

Referee: Hanru van Rooyen

Broadcast: SuperSport Rugby