Cheetahs

The latest news and videos on the Bloemfontein-based Pro14 and Currie Cup teams

Jaguares complete stunning comeback

The Jaguares fought back from a 24-3 deficit to beat the Cheetahs 34-33 and claim a monumental win on Super Rugby debut. JON CARDINELLI reports.

The Jaguares will head into their debut Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs as favourites, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Fred Zeilinga will wear the Cheetahs No 10 jersey against the Jaguares in Bloemfontein on Friday night.

SuperSport talks to coach Franco Smith, captain Francois Venter, centre William Small-Smith and wing Sergeal Petersen.

The Cheetahs scored two second-half tries to beat the Kings 21-11 in their pre-season match in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.

Bok lock Lood de Jager will start for the Cheetahs when they take on the Kings in a warm-up game in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Captain Reniel Hugo scored a brace of tries as the Cheetahs beat the Bulls 28-10 in a pre-season match in Harare on Saturday.

The Cheetahs have returned to a traditional all-white home jersey for the 2016 Super Rugby season.

Reniel Hugo will lead an inexperienced Cheetahs side in Saturday's pre-season friendly against the Bulls in Harare.

Coach Franco Smith has named a 33-man squad for the Cheetahs' pre-season match against the Bulls in Harare on Saturday.