Blommetjies back for Cheetahs as Griquas challenge awaits

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made two changes to his Cheetahs team to face the Griquas on Saturday. 

Coach Hawies Fourie announced his team with only two changes to the starting line-up. Clayton Blommetjies returns from injury with Cohen Jasper providing cover on the bench for the outside backs. 

Cameron Dawson will be wearing the number 1 jersey with Alulutho Tshakweni on reserve.  

"The Griquas, together with the Pumas and Sharks, are under pressure to qualify for the third and fourth place and they will be desperate to win, which makes them a dangerous side," said Fourie.  

"Griquas played good rugby so far this year and we won’t underestimate them.

"We are also well prepared for the match. On our side we are competing against the Bulls for the first place on the log, so we have a lot to play for and we’ll be as desperate for a win." 

Kickoff is at 14:30.

Cheetahs:

15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Ruan Pienaar (c), 8 Mihlali Mosi, 7 Andisa Ntsila, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Aidon Davis, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Cameron Dawson

Substitutes: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Ockie Barnard, 20 Jeandre Rudolph, 21 Rewan Kruger, 22 Reinhardt Fortuin, 23 Cohen Jasper