Toyota Challenge Round 3
The Toyota Cheetahs will take on Black Lion on Sunday, 14 June, in the final match of the South African round of the 2026 Toyota Challenge at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Gates open at 11:00, with a full day of international rugby on offer. The action gets underway at 12:00 when the Suzuki Griquas face Cartrack Lusitanos, followed by Airlink Pumas against Romania A at 14:00. The Toyota Cheetahs and Black Lion will then close out the tournament. All matches will be live on SuperSport.
Sunday’s fixture will also be a special occasion for two Toyota Cheetahs stalwarts, with Marko Janse van Rensburg and Munier Hartzenberg set to earn their 50th caps for the team.
Supporters can once again look forward to a festival atmosphere, with exciting fan activations, entertainment and prizes throughout the day. Fans are encouraged to design and bring an eye-catching poster or banner to the stadium for a chance to win R5 000. In addition, the three best-dressed supporters who bring the most energy and spirit to Toyota Stadium will each walk away with an official Cheetah replica jersey.
The upgraded food court will offer a wider variety of food and beverage options, ensuring there is something for every taste and the whole family to enjoy.
Ticket Information
The Toyota Challenge remains one of the most affordable international rugby events in South Africa. Tickets are R20 for primary school children and younger, while adults pay only R50 for open stand seating.
Tickets are available from the Toyota Stadium ticket office or online through Ticketpro.
Coach Frans Steyn announced his team for the encounter:
Toyota Cheetahs
- Tielman Niewoudt
- Marko Janse van Rensburg (50)
- Aranos Coetzee
- Carl Wegner
- Curtly Thomas
- Ramon Uys
- Neels Volschenk ( C)
- Sisonke Vumazonke
- Rewan Kruger
- Jaco van der Walt
- Michael Annies
- Zander du Plessis
- Munier Hartzenberg (50)
- Cohen Jasper
- Ethan Wentzel
- Louis van der Westhuizen
- Dux Manyama
- Ben Pitout
- Pieter Jansen van Vuren
- Daniel Maartens
- Gideon van der Merwe
- Marco Jansen van Vuren
- Prince Nkabinde
The referee for the match is