Zee Mkhabela of Cheetahs takes on Werner Kruger of Scarlets during the Guinness Pro14 match between Scarlets and Toyota Cheetahs at Parc y Scarlets Stadium on April 07, 2018 in Llanelli, United Kingdom. (Photo by Huw Evans Agency/Gallo Images)
The Cheetahs lost 43-8 to Scarlets in their Pro14 qualifier match in Llanelli, Wales, on Saturday.
With a place in the semi-final on the line, the hosts outscored the men from Bloemfontein six tries to one in a dominant display.
The result ended the Cheetahs’ participation in their first Pro14 campaign, as coach Rory Duncan also leaves his post.
For the champions Scarletts, in contrast, they remain on track to become the first-ever Welsh side to defend their title.
Steff Evans scored two tries for Scarletts with Leigh Halfpenny, Tom Prydie, James Davies, Jonathan Evans all scoring a try each.
With Scarletts 43-3 ahead with moments left in the encounter, Clayton Blommetjies scored a try for the Cheetahs which was cause for little celebration.
Scorers:
Scarlets: Tries: Steff Evans (2), Leigh Halfpenny, Tom Prydie, James Davies, Jonathan Evans. Conversions: Halfpenny (2), Rhys Patchell (3). Penalty: Halfpenny
Cheetahs: Try: Clayton Blommetjies. Penalty: Johan Goosen – African News Agency (ANA)