Cloete starts for Pumas
SA A flanker, Chris Cloete will start in his first match for the Steval Pumas' Currie Cup encounter against Griquas in Kimberley.
He replaces Francois Kleinhans in the number-six jersey, with the latter packing down at eight, a move which gives the Pumas the luxury of two specialist fetchers.
Another ex-Kings player, Stefan Willemse, gets a start at lock in place of Jeremy Jordaan, who is out with a concussion.
The versatile Gerrit Smith, who had a blinder in the midfield against the Cheetahs, is back at fifteen this week, replacing Devon Williams.
His selection at fullback necessitated a change in midfield where Jerome Pretorius will partner captain Hennie Skorbinski while JP Lewis is drafted in on the right wing.
The Pumas would target this match to open their Currie Cup account, but they will have taken notice of the Peacock Blues’ recent form and their victories over WP and the Cheetahs.
