SA Cup Round 9 – Toyota Cheetahs vs Suzuki Griquas
The race to the SA Cup semi-finals reaches its thrilling conclusion this weekend, and the Toyota Cheetahs have the opportunity to finish the league phase on a high in front of their passionate home supporters at Toyota Stadium.
Friday night’s clash in Bloemfontein sees the Toyota Cheetahs take on log leaders Griquas, with kick-off at 18:00 and a live broadcast on SuperSport 211. With a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division still on the line, the Free Staters know that a strong performance at home could prove decisive.
Currently third on the log, the Toyota Cheetahs remain firmly in control of their own destiny and will look to build on their fighting spirit and home-ground energy.
Supporters can also look forward to a festive matchday atmosphere packed with rugby and entertainment. Gates open at 15:00, with curtain-raiser action between the Free State LSEN and Bloemfontein South teams, family-friendly activities, food vendors at the new Food Court at Gate 5, and live entertainment by Loufi at the Castle Deck after the main game.
Fans will also have the opportunity to support a meaningful cause. In partnership with Thirsti, the Official Hydration, Spring Water and Sports Drink Partner, the Toyota Cheetahs are driving awareness around testicular cancer. Thirsti will donate R1,000 for every Toyota Cheetahs try scored this season towards testicular cancer research.
Tickets are available online via Ticketpro or from the Toyota Stadium ticket office. Prices are
R60 for adults on the main stand, R40 for adults on the open stand and R30 for kids.
Toyota drivers can enjoy free parking in the designated Toyota parking area at Gate 1 on Att Horak Avenue (limited space available, early arrival recommended).
During the match, five lucky supporters will also get the chance to take part in the Kloppers Expert Kick to Win competition, where participants attempt to land a ball into one of eight bins to win a hidden prize.
Head coach Frans Steyn has named his team for this important encounter:
Toyota Cheetahs
- Tielman Niewoudt
- Louis van der Westhuizen
- Aranos Coetzee
- Carl Wegner
- Victor Sekekete
- Gideon van der Merwe
- Neels Volschenk
- Sisonke Vumazonke
- Rewan Kruger
- Jaco van der Walt
- Michael Annies
- Zander du Plessis
- Munier Hartzenberg
- Cohen Jasper
- Clayton Blommetjies
16. Juan Smal, 17. Dux Manyama, 18. John-Kelly Onkonko, 19. Curtly Thomas, 20. Daniel Maartens, 21. Marco Jansen van Vuren, 22. Carel Jan Coetzee, 23.Ethan Wentzel
The referee for the match is Mornè Ferreira. He will be assisted by Hardus Coertzee and Eon van Zyl.
The following players are not eligible for team selection due to injury: Arno van der Merwe and Sasko Ndlovu (hamstrings), Pierre Uys and Vice Hofmeyer (shoulders), Ntokozo Makhaza (knee), Ben Pitout and Frankie Dos Reis (ankles), Prince Nkabinde (head injury), and Jooste Nel (chest injury).