Cheetahs ready to battle the Force

The Toyota Cheetahs welcome the Western Force from Australia for their first Toyota Challenge match on Wednesday (7pm) at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The referee for the match is Stephan Geldenhuys. He will be assisted by Ashton Ockhuys and Tiaan Engelbrecht. TMO is Ben Whitehouse.

The two teams will battle it out for a whopping R300 000 in prize money. R10 000 is up for grabs for the Toyota Challenge Man of the Match, and the player or group responsible for a magic or turn-around moment in the game will be rewarded with the Legendary Moment prize worth R5 000.

This game is your chance to see the players pouring their hearts out on the field.

In a friendly game at 4pm, Emerging Ireland will face the Airlink Pumas. All the games will be live on SuperSport.

Gates open at 2pm and supporters are encouraged to come early.

This year's Toyota Challenge is packed with incredible prizes up for grabs, making it a must-attend event for all fans!

Social Media Winner – R10 000

Snap a selfie at the Toyota Stadium during the matches with the hashtag #ToyotaChallenge for a chance to win R10 000 in cash at each game (2, 6 and 9 October)! It's that easy – just be there and share!

Legendary Fan – R10 000

Attend all three matches and you could win R10 000! Visit the Macron store at the stadium during each game to collect a special sticker for eligibility. Remember to bring your tickets as proof of attendance. A lucky winner's name will be drawn during the final match on 9 October.

Tickets are only R40 and can be purchased at the Toyota Stadium ticket office or online at www.ticketpros.co.za. Please note that complimentary tickets do not qualify for the fan competitions.

If you drive a Toyota vehicle and have a match ticket to show at the gate, you can park inside Toyota Stadium in the Toyota Parking area. Entry is only from Att Horal Avenue.

To ensure the safety of players and officials, Free State Rugby had to install temporary fences to prevent supporters from entering the field directly from the stands. However, supporters can still access the field after the match through the blue gates in the northwestern and southwestern corners and meet the Toyota Cheetah players behind the main stand.

All you have to do to win is be part of the action! Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and join us for an unforgettable experience at the Toyota Challenge! Let's make some legendary memories together!

Toyota Cheetahs starting XV: 15 Michael Annies, 14 Asanda Kunene, 13 Munier Hartzenberg, 12 Jooste Nel, 11 Litha Nkula; 10 Ethan Wentzel, 9 Jandre Nel; 8 Friedle Olivier, 7 Oupa Mohoje, 6 Gideon van der Merwe; 5 Victor Sekekete (capt), 4 Carl Wegner; 3 Robert Hunt, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Schalk Ferreira. Replacements: 16 Vernon Paulo, 17 Hencus van Wyk, 18 Laurence Victor, 19 Pierre-Raymond Uys, 20 Aidon Davis, 21 Sisonke Vumazonke, 22 Andell Loubser, 23 Rewan Kruger.