Cell C Sharks prepare for Cheetahs

THE Cell C Sharks prepare for their next Vodacom Super Rugby game against the Toyota Cheetahs. “We were disappointed with our performance last week, especially since we let down 19 000 fans who came through to support us and we owe them, and the rest of our fans, a more credible performance this Saturday, said head coach,” Robert de Preez.

“We’ve had a good training week with the team in good spirits and everyone is keen to contribute.”

“The Cheetahs are always a tough prospect in Bloemfontein and we know what we are up against, but in saying that we also know what we are capable off as a team, and our focus will be on sticking to our structures, our execution and finishing our opportunities.”

Interesting Facts

• The Cell C Sharks have won eight of their last 11 games against the Cheetahs, including each of their last two in which they’ve conceded just 20 points combined;
• The Cell C Sharks have scored 14 tries in their last four games against South African opposition, nearly twice as many as they’ve conceded (8);

The combined weight of our starting forward pack is 921 kilograms.

VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
Toyota Cheetahs vs. Cell C Sharks

Clement Poitrenaud
Kobus van Wyk
Lukhanyo Am
Andre Esterhuizen
Lwazi Mvovo (v/c)
Curwin Bosch
Cobus Reinach
Tera Mtembu (c)
Jean-Luc du Preez
Jacques Vermeulen
Ruan Botha
Etienne Oosthuizen
Coenie Oosthuizen
Chiliboy Ralepelle
Tendai MtawariraReplacements
Stephan Coetzee
Thomas du Toit
Lourens Adriaanse
Stephan Lewies
Daniel du Preez
Michael Claassens
Jeremy Ward
Garth April

Meanwhile, fans can attend the  Wahl Bartmann Day this Saturday!

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