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Cheetahs Host Sharks in Top-of-the-Table Currie Cup Clash

The match will reveal whether the Sharks' high‑tempo aerial approach or the Cheetahs' structured set‑piece game can seize early-season momentum.

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Lions players take part in a field session this week ahead of their Currie Cup game against the Pumas on Saturday. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

Overview

  • The Cheetahs and Sharks meet at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 24 July, with a 17:00 SAST kick-off and both sides unbeaten after opening-round bonus-point wins.
  • The Sharks made two changes to their matchday 23 after Jannes Potgieter suffered a knee injury, bringing Danilo Botha into the starting No.7 spot and naming Bryce Calvert on the bench.
  • Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn selected veteran fullback Clayton Blommetjies for his 150th appearance as the hosts aim to build on last week’s narrow victory.
  • Sharks coach Mike Vowles says Durban will push a high-tempo, aerial and transitional game to disrupt the Cheetahs' structured, set-piece strengths.
  • Round Two continues across the weekend with Lions v Pumas, Griquas v Bulls and Boland v Stormers fixtures, plus Junior Springbok Thomas Beling set to make his Currie Cup debut for the Bulls as unions use the competition to blood young talent and deepen squads.