Free State Rugby was established in 1895, and this year the Cheetahs are celebrating 130 years.
As a special addition to the Toyota Challenge, a Cheetahs Legends team challenged a Blue Bulls Rugby Union Legends team in a friendly match. On Sunday, 26 October, fans can look forward to an action-packed day starting at 12:30 with the Cheetah Legends against the Blue Bull Rugby Union Legends. Gates open at 11:30, and the game will be live on SuperSport 211.
Coach Naka Drotske announced his team.
Falie Oelschig is the captain, and Darron Nell is the vice captain. The team manager is Helgard Muller.
Cheetahs Legend Team:
- Kevin Stevens
- Chase Morison
- Kobus Calldo
- Marnus Briedenhann
- Ockie van Zyl
- Christmas Dumazwene
- Jean Droste
- Darron Nell (VC)
- Falie Oelischig (C)
- MJ Smith
- Ferdie Wesso
- Hendrik Meyer
- JW Jonker
- Eddie Fredericks
- Izak Job
- Bertram Johnson
- Schalk Ferreira
- Nelio de Sa
- Lean Combrinck
- JB Heckroodt
- Gouws Prinsloo
- Ashwell Rafferty
- Joubert Engelbrecht
- Herman Pretorius
- Schalk van Zyl
- JJ Wessels
- Renier Botha
- Phillip Burger
- Danie Dames
Match Officials
Referee: Ben Crouse
Assistant Referees: Tiaan Engelbrecht, Stephan Peens.