Van der Sluys starts for Lions
Wilhelm van der Sluys will make his first start for the Lions in their Currie Cup match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
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Wilhelm van der Sluys will make his first start for the Lions in their Currie Cup match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Ruan Pienaar started training with the Cheetahs on Monday after completing his move from Belfast to Bloemfontein over the weekend.
The Cheetahs claimed a commanding 68-14 bonus-point win over Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Darren Adonis will start at fullback in the only change to the starting lineup facing Griquas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of Maties wing Duncan Saal for the 2019-20 Pro14 season.
Former Bok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is expected to join the Cheetahs this week ahead of their derby against Griquas on Saturday.
Centre Bernhard Janse van Rensburg bagged a brace as the Free State Cheetahs clinched an impressive 43-27 bonus-point win against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.
Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has named a starting lineup filled with Pro14 players for their Currie Cup clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday.
The Cheetahs and Kings will start the 2019-20 Pro14 season at their home grounds when they host the Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Blues, respectively.
Rhyno Smith and Chris Massyn are among the four players who have signed long-term contracts with the Cheetahs ahead of the next Pro14 season.