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17 AUG 19:00 CONTENTS

TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM SA Rugby President Message Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux (Pty) Ltd Message Chantelle du Plessis Toyota Sponsor’s Message ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack Free State Message 084 854 4492 Toyota Free State Cheetahs Player Profiles PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs

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SA RUGBY PRESIDENT MESSAGE

Good afternoon and welcome to today’s I would like to wish both sides in action match in the 2018 Currie Cup, proudly today the best of luck for the match, and brought to you by Nashua and DirectAxis. for the rest of the competition. I have no The Currie Cup is one of the oldest doubt that they will deliver a high competitions in world rugby, and we are standard of rugby. A special thanks also delighted that the rich history, tradition to the provincial unions for all your hard and passion associated with the work to ensure that your teams are well competition and the famous gold trophy equipped to do their best on the field and still remain, since the tournament’s for your contribution to keeping South inception in 1891. African rugby fresh and exciting.

We know that all the teams involved will Thanks to the fans who have come to the give everything they have, in the name of stadium to support these teams. You are their team-mates and their provinces, and not only showing your support for them, for all of the players, featuring in the but for the Currie Cup and South African Currie Cup always is a memorable rugby, and for that we are very grateful. occasion. Your support will assist us in ensuring that the Currie Cup remains steeped in history Holding aloft the Currie Cup remains one as one of the greatest competitions in the of the biggest honours and achievements world, and one that your children, for teams in South African rugby, and we grandchildren and great grandchildren are excited to see the participating sides will be passionate about for many years to stake a claim for a place in the final come. stages in attempt to reach this feat. And finally, to our valued partners This year every game will be vital as the Nashua and DirectAxis, thank you for competition has been revamped to your continued support of this wonderful feature an action-packed single round, competition, we really appreciate it. meaning every point will count. Adding to the excitement for die-hard fans, the Enjoy the rugby! fixture list includes three Saturday triple-headers, something we have not had for many years.

And as has always been the case, we can look forward to a new generation of player emerging from the Currie Cup – guys who will stake a claim at Vodacom level and later for the Springboks, where they will do our Mark Alexander country proud. SA Rugby President

FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGE CHEETAHS

A warm word of welcome to everyone A special word of thank to Toyota South attending the first Currie Cup match of the Africa and all of our loyal sponsors season here in Toyota Stadium. We without which we will not be able to welcome all our supporters in Toyota manage the game at this high level. Your Stadium - you are truly appreciated. support is greatly valued and truly Thank you to each and every suite holder, appreciated. season ticket holder, staff member, council member, board member and Toyota Stadium now offers Toyota drivers supporter who believes in the Toyota Free a special VIP parking area inside the State Cheetahs. We are looking forward stadium, all in an effort to make the to the game with great anticipation. match day experience enjoyable.

A warm word of welcome to our visitors Ons hoop dat almal die dag baie sal from , the Vodacom . geniet!

I would like to wish our Toyota Free State Cheetah team well with this encounter and the season ahead. We know that you will go from strength to strength and know that we support you all the way. We are positive that you will do well in both the Currie Cup and Guinness Ryno Opperman PRO14 which kicks off two weeks from Chairman now. TOYOTA SPONSOR’S MESSAGE

Welcome to today’s Currie Cup match at proud partner of the Toyota Free State the Toyota Stadium. Cheetahs.

The Toyota Free State Cheetahs have a To the opposition – welcome to Toyota very proud, rich and successful history in Stadium. The talking will be done on the the oldest domestic rugby competition in field and will certainly prove to be tough, the world. thrilling and remind rugby lovers why they love the game so much. During the Super Sport Rugby Challenge, Daan Human and his technical staff did Lastly, and most importantly, to the loyal some remarkable work to lead the Toyota fans who come out and support the boys, Free State XV all the way to the semi-finals no matter what, thank you for the unwav- of the competition, and in the process ering support you show the Toyota Free unearthed some promising talent. This State Cheetahs. You are what it is all has given Franco Smith a fantastic about and it is you that the players want to platform to launch the Currie Cup make proud. Thank you again for campaign and the Toyota Free State supporting our boys! Cheetahs will no doubt hit the ground running. Enjoy the match.

The Toyota Free State Cheetahs welcome many new players to their ranks, and this brings a good mix of experience, youth and flair.

To Franco Smith, the rest of the coaching staff and the team, we stand alongside you and look forward to writing the next chapter of proudly Toyota Free State Cheetahs rugby with you. We know that Andrew Kirby the “never say die” attitude will be on President and CEO display again this season and that you of Toyota and the players will make everyone proud.

We look forward to the Currie Cup Com- petition and will continue to show the support we have provided over the past few years as not only a sponsor, but as a

GUNTHER JANSE VAN VUUREN

FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE CHEETAHS

It is a privilege for me as President of support encourages the team and the Free State Rugby Union to motivates them to reach bigger welcome everyone to tonight’s Currie heights. It’s great to see the level of Cup Premier Division match – passion and commitment of fans who sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis live and breathe every kick, every hit, between the Toyota Free State every call and every try. Cheetahs and the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Toyota Stadium. May you all enjoy this day and especially the camaraderie of rugby We welcome the Vodacom Blue Bulls, friends across hemispheres. their management and supporters in the . The encounter Your Sincerely promises to keep us on the edge our seats.

Good luck to Daan Human and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs team with the start of the new competition. We believe in you and know that you will make us proud. Thank you to our all our wonderful sponsors, suite holders, season ticket Jerry Segwaba holders and supporters. Your loyal President

JOSEPH DWEBA TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES CHEETAHS 1 12 13 PROP HOOKER PROP 105 kg 108 kg 120 kg 1.75 m 1.75 m 1.83 m 17 caps 9 caps 2 caps OX NCHE 14 15 16 LOCK LOCK FLANK 121 kg 115 kg 105 kg 1.95 m 2.09 m 1.87 m 12 caps Debut 4 caps

JUSTIN BASSON JP du PREEZ JUNIOR POKOMELA 17 18 199 FLANK NO. 8 SCRUMHALF 107 kg 107 kg 77 kg 1.93 m 1.90 m 1.69 m 21 caps 4 caps 36 caps

OUPA MOHOJE (C) NIELL JORDAAN 101 111 121 FLYHALF WING CENTRE 89 kg 94 kg 93 kg 1.82 m 1.84 m 1.82 m 29 caps 28 caps 9 caps

TIAN SCHOEMAN WILLIAM SMALL-SMITH

TOYOTA FREE STATE CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES CHEETAHS 131 141 151 CENTRE WING FULLBACK 88 kg 83 kg 72 kg 1.85 m 1.81 m 1.74 m Debut 2 caps 3 caps

BENHARD JANSE VAN RENSBURG RABZ MAXWANE MALCOLM JAER 161 171 181 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE 104 kg 118 kg 120 kg 1.82 m 1.87 m 1.87 m 24 caps 4 caps 1 caps

JACQUES DU TOIT ERICH DE JAGER GUNTHER JANSE VAN VUUREN 191 201 211 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE 118 kg 105 kg 88 kg 2.00 m 1.89 m 1.84 m 6 caps 13 caps 94 caps

DENNIS VISSER 221 RESERVE 98 kg 1.89 m 29 caps

LOUIS FOUCÉ

CHEETAHS

Ox Nche 1 Matthys Basson Joseph Dweba 2 Edgar Marutlulle Luan de Bruin 3 Conrad van Vuuren 4 Ruben van Heerden JP du Preez 5 Ruan Nortje Junior Pokomela 6 Ruan Steenkamp Oupa Mohoje (c) 7 Thembelani Bholi Niell Jordaan 8 Hanro Liebenbberg (c) Rudy Paige 9 Andre Warner 10 Manie Libbok William Small-Smith 11 Nico Lee 12 JT Jackson Benhard Janse van Rensburg 13 Johnny Kotze Rabz Maxwane 14 Jade Stighling Malcolm Jaer 15 Divan Rossouw

Jacques du Toit 16 Jan-Henning Campher Erich de Jager 17 Dayan van der Westhuizen Gunther Janse van Vuuren 18 Hendre Stassen 19 Jano Venter Gerhard Olivier 20 Theo Maree Shaun Venter 21 Louis Fouché 22 Earll Douwrie

Daan Human Coach Pote Human Renaldo Meyer Manager Hendy Seerane

Referee: Dan Jones Assistant Referees: Ben Crouse, Jaco Kotze TMO: Lourens van der Merwe

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CHEETAHS

Dimakatso Segwaba 1 Priscilla Malebana Michelle Kona 2 Thantaswa Macingwane Mpho Sekulisa 3 Katlego Moremi Nnina Rasunyane 4 Claryn Ferreira Naadiah Motlomela 5 Leratamang Mothumi Elizna Fortuin 6 Phakane Biotumelo Alida Strydom 7 Nthabiseng Marutla Kamohelo Makoele 8 Vuyolwethu Vazi Madiau Molatole 9 Melanie de Bruyn Lindiwe Masole 10 Zandile Nojoko Mellanie Smith 11 Chantel Dikgale Lerato Thekisho 12 Judith Chauke Laurika Pansegrouw 13 Nolwazi Hlabangane Moipone Morake 14 Kemisetso Baloyi Bokang Mogorosi 15 Sune Pawson

Kirileng Namane 16 Pinky Manyame Makgauta Tlake 17 Khanyisa Miyambo Puleng Mpele 18 Glenda Baloi Palesa Mpele 19 Diana Janse van Rensburg Emely Tembe 20 Juanine Jacobs Shandre Fouche 21 Marizelle Cornelius Kedibone Mosia 22 Kgahliso Mamphoke

Sammy Prins Coach Corrie Prinsloo Elizna Fortuin Manager Manda van der Walt

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2018 CURRIE CUP CHEETAHS FIXTURES

FRI, 17 AUG Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Vodacom Blue Bulls 19:00

SAT, 25 AUG DHL WP vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 17:15

SAT, 1 SEP Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. Cell C 14:00

SAT, 8 SEP Xerox vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 16:20

SAT, 15 SEP Tafel Lager vs. Toyota FS Cheetahs 17:15

FRI, 21 SEP Toyota FS Cheetahs vs. iCOLLEGE 17:00

SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 1st Final 14:30

SAT, 20 OCT Currie Cup Semi 2nd Final 17:00

SAT, 27 OCT Currie Cup Final 17:00

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