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CHEETAHS VS 13 APR 19:35 CONTENTS CHEETAHS TOYOTA CHEETAHS EDITORIAL TEAM Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message Ronel Pienaar Kobus le Roux Guinness Pro 14 CEO Welcome Message Chantelle du Plessis Toyota Sponsor’s Message ADVERTISING AND SUITES Wilna Jurack Free State Rugby Union Message 084 854 4492 Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles PHOTOGRAPHY Johan Pretorius Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles TOYOTA CHEETAHS Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster MARKETING MANAGER Kobus le Roux Guinness Pro 14 Fixtures & Results COPYRIGHT The official Cheetahs programme is compiled by Yskoud.com under license from Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. All registered trademarks remain the property of Cheetahs and are used with Cheetahs permission. The views expressed in this programme are not necessarily those of Yskoud.com or Cheetahs. All right reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced in any form, without the prior arrangement of the Cheetahs. CheetahsRugby www.facebook.com/CheetahsRugby @CheetahsRugby www.fscheetahs.co.za FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGE CHEETAHS It is indeed for me as chairman of To all our supporters and friends – Toyota Free State Cheetahs a great may you enjoy this match and privilege to welcome each and every entertainment in Toyota Stadium. one at this evening’s Guinness PRO Your support is truly appreciated. 14 match between the Toyota Thank you to each and every suite Cheetahs and Munster. holder, season ticket holder and supporter who believes in the Toyota We welcome our opponents, Munster Cheetahs and are looking forward to and their supporters travelling along the game with anticipation. from Ireland to Toyota Stadium. The encounter promises to raise all levels I also would like to express a very of excitement. sincere word of thanks to Toyota for sponsoring the Stadium, Cheetahs We wish the Toyota Cheetahs team and for their great support for rugby in and coaching staff well for today’s this regard. Thank you to all our loyal encounter. We are proud of the sponsors who have been with us team’s performance and I wish Rory through thick and thin. and his team with the encounter today. I would like to extend a warm word of welcome to the CEO and the President of SARU, Mr Jurie Roux and Mr. Mark Alexander and Guinness PRO14 CEO, Mr Martin Anayi as well as the Tournament Director, Mr David Jordan and Guinness PRO14 Commercial and Marketing Manager, Mr. Dermont Rigley. Free State Rugby Ryno Opperman is honoured to have ex-Cheetahs- Chairman and ex Munster coach, Rassie Erasmus – the new Springbok Coach in attendance tonight. There is barely time to draw breath from another thrilling Guinness PRO14 round before we enter into another high-stakes weekend. We have the most compelling club rugby competition in the world and Round 19 showed that with some edge-of-the-seat action. There were the amazing comebacks from Cardi Blues and Dragons before last minute scores from Toyota Cheetahs and Benetton saw them win by just two points in 50-plus thrillers. Congratulations to Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Munster who have now qualified for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series and there are still six other teams across both Conferences still in the mix for a top-three finish. Add to that Ospreys and Connacht, who can still reach a Champions Cup Play-O, and you have 11 teams with something to play for this weekend. Ulster ended their poor run with their first win on the road in 2018 with a bonus point win over Edinburgh to give themselves a chance of a Final Series place and this Friday’s visit to the Kingspan Stadium by Ospreys should be a cracker. Munster continue their South African leg against their fellow Conference A high-fliers the Toyota Cheetahs while third meets second in Conference B at BT Murrayfield as Edinburgh and Scarlets push Leinster hard at the top. Guinness PRO14 Final Series – How it Stands Semi-Final Qualifier 1: Munster* (A2) v Edinburgh (B3) Semi-Final Qualifier 2: Scarlets (B2) v Toyota Cheetahs (A3) Semi-Final 1: Leinster* (B1) v Munster or Edinburgh Semi-Final 2: Glasgow Warriors* (A1) v Scarlets or Toyota Cheetahs *Qualified for Final Series Looking ahead to the final round of fixtures on Saturday, April 28, we have an eight-hour feast of action across all five countries to look forward to. All seven derby fixtures will be screened live throughout the day starting with the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and finishing with Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors. Round 21, Saturday, April 28 2pm (3pm local) Southern Kings v Toyota Cheetahs, live on SuperSport 3.05pm Dragons v Scarlets, live on BBC2 Wales 3.05pm Connacht v Leinster, live on TG4 5pm (6pm local) Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby Club, Live on Eurosport Italia 5.35pm Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, live on TG4 5.35pm Cardi Blues v Ospreys, live on S4C 7.45pm Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, live on Sky Sports Action By the time the final whistle goes in the Scottish capital we will know the six qualifiers vying for a place in the final on May 26 but no matter who you support, you can guarantee your place at Aviva Stadium. For the first time the Ocial Guinness PRO14 Final Fanzone will combine with the Dublin 7s to produce a two-day ‘Festival of Rugby’ where you can soak up the atmosphere ahead of the Final with live music, bars, premium areas and player appearances all on oer. To get involvedKAARTJIES in the AANLYN Dublin 7s BESKIKBAAR as a player visit - http://bit.ly/GuinnessPRO14Dublin7sPlayerEntrywww.fscheetahs.co.za to enter your team and save money on your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket. And wherever you’re coming from to Dublin you can rely on Gullivers Sports Travel to arrange tickets, hotels and flights as our Ocial Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series – see www.gulliverstravel.co.uk. For all your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket needs, including the Fanzone, get along to www.ticketmaster.ie now and get your pick of the best seats before it’s too late. Prices start at €10 for children and €35 for adults. Enjoy the game, Martin Anayi Chief Executive Ocer SOUTH AFRICA vs ENGLAND 16 june 2018 TOYOTA STADIUM BLOEMFONTEIN TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT FSCHEETAHS.CO.ZA OR AT THE TOYOTA STADIUM TICKET OFFICE Kingsway Area Alcohol Area Free Alcohol Free Att Horak Avenue R850 R600 R450 R350 R150 R100 TOYOTA SPONSOR’S MESSAGE Welcome to today’s Guinness Pro 14 test us and show the world what we are match here at Toyota Stadium. made of. We applaud the fighting spirit that you have and the opportunity to show It is amazing how rugby has changed over new markets and new regions what the past 12 months. This time last year the Toyota Cheetahs rugby means to all of us. Toyota Cheetahs were in the Vodacom We will be beside you as you embark on Super Rugby tournament and now they this new challenge, and will continue to face new, exciting and sometimes show the support we have provided over unknown opposition in the Pro14 tourna- the past few years as not only a sponsor, ment. but as a proud partner of Toyota Chee- tahs. A year is a long time in rugby it seems. Still, there are things that haven’t To the opposition – welcome to Toyota changed, things that have improved and Stadium. The battles will be tough and things that will improve even more. uncompromising, but we are sure you will experience some of our world-famous Not only are the Toyota Cheetahs doing Free State hospitality during your stay. ground-breaking work by competing against the best of the Northern Hemi- Enjoy the match sphere, they are charting a new way forward and creating a breeding ground of players who understand the conditions, and what it takes to succeed in this new environment. This has always been the Toyota Cheetahs way, to play an attractive brand of rugby and to develop top class players that South Africa can be proud of. Toyota has Andrew Kirby always been the catalyst for success in President and CEO supporting the players in the team and of Toyota South Africa our partnership is stronger than ever, ensuring the Toyota Cheetahs can enter this bold new world with both confidence and strength. To Franco Smith and his team, we stand with you as you enter this new battle- ground, this new challenge that will both FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE CHEETAHS It is a privilege for me as President of holders and supporters. Your loyal the Free State Rugby Union to support encourages the team and welcome everyone at tonight’s motivates them to reach bigger Guinness PRO14 in Toyota Stadium. heights. It’s great to see the level of passion and commitment of fans who We are privileged to be hosting the live and breathe every kick, every hit, CEO and the President of SARU, Mr every call and every try. Jurie Roux and Mr. Mark Alexander and Guinness PRO14 CEO, Mr May you all enjoy this day and Martin Anayi as well as the especially the camaraderie of rugby Tournament Director, Mr David friends across hemispheres. Jordan and Guinness PRO14 Commercial and Marketing Manager, Mr. Dermont Rigley. Word of welcome to the two teams, the Toyota Cheetahs and our opponents from Ireland, Munster as well as all their fans who travel along. We hope that you’ve enjoyed your stay in the City of Roses. Thank you to our all our wonderful Jerry Segwaba sponsors, suite holders, season ticket President TOYOTA CHEETAHS PLAYER PROFILES CHEETAHS 1 2 3 11 12 1 PROP HOOKER PROP 105 kg 105 kg 120 kg 1.75 m 1.76 m 1.86 m 19 caps 19 caps 19 caps OX NCHE TORSTEN VAN JAARSVELD JOHAN COETZEE 14 15 16 LOCK LOCK FLANKER 114 kg 110 kg 108 kg 2.00 m 1.97 m 1.88 m 9 caps 18 caps 18 caps CARL WEGNER RENIEL HUGO PAUL SCHOEMAN 17 18 19 FLANKER NO.