Home games to determine Toyota Cheetahs’ Guinness PRO14 playoff fate While the Isuzu Southern Kings will be playing for pride in their eight remaining Guinness PRO14 pool matches, the heat will be on for the Toyota Cheetahs, whose playoff fate will be decided by a series of home matches as the round-robin stages reaches the business end of the competition. A series of wasted opportunities and costly errors again left the teams on the wrong side of the scoreboard this past weekend, with the … [Read more...] about Maybe Playing for Pride Will be the Ticket
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Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs
Guinness PRO14 pressure continues to rise for SA teams The pressure will fall squarely on the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 clashes this weekend as the Free Staters eye a possible return to the top three in Conference A, while the men from Port Elizabeth will have a deep desire to please their home fans after a challenging run this season. The Toyota Cheetahs meet the Dragons in Newport on Saturday in what marks their last game on their three-week UK … [Read more...] about Big Weekend for Kings and Cheetahs
Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?
SA sides determined to bounce back on Guinness PRO14 tour The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on bouncing back strongly from disappointing defeats last week when they line up against Ulster and the Scarlets in their second tour matches in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend. The Toyota Cheetahs, in particular, will be under pressure to register a win to remain in the top three in Conference A with an eye on a possible playoff spot later in the season, as the … [Read more...] about Too late for a bounce back Kings and Cheetahs?
Not Cool Kings
Toyota Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie believes his team’s comprehensive 45-0 whitewash of the Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 derby in Bloemfontein on Saturday was the perfect build-up for their tough tour of Ireland and Wales. The Free Staters scored seven tries and by general consensus, could have scored even more, as they dominated the clash from the outset and emphatically erased any memories of the nail-biting encounter between the sides last week. Isuzu Southern Kings … [Read more...] about Not Cool Kings
Prepare for a belter
If last weekend’s South African derby was anything to go by, Guinness PRO14 supporters are in for a cracking game of rugby on Saturday as Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings renew hostilities. With the European teams out of action for another few weeks, last Saturday’s derby had a big impact in Conference A, with the Cheetahs up to third and 26 points. The Toyota Cheetahs v Isuzu Southern Kings match will be played at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. Kick off is at 17h00 and the … [Read more...] about Prepare for a belter
1 Winner and 1 Loser in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps
There were contrasting emotions in the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings camps following the dramatic Guinness PRO14 derby between the sides at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in which a brave comeback allowed the Free Staters to edge through 31-30. (SEE report here) While Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbie Kempson was angry at his team’s last-minute defeat, Toyota Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie praised his side’s fighting spirit and veteran scrumhalf Ruan … [Read more...] about 1 Winner and 1 Loser in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps
Dweba strikes 50 as SA teams search for Guinness PRO14 tour wins
The Toyota Cheetahs will have the extra motivation of making Joseph Dweba’s 50th cap a memorable one on Saturday when they face the Scarlets in Wales in their second Guinness PRO14 tour match, while the Isuzu Southern Kings will attempt to register their first win of the season when they meet the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland on Friday. The Free Staters, who suffered a heart-breaking 24-22 defeat against Connacht last week, will look to return to their winning ways after a blazing start to … [Read more...] about Dweba strikes 50 as SA teams search for Guinness PRO14 tour wins
Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Isuzu Southern Kings in the last match of their 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 campaigns, on Saturday, 27 April in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Action kicks off at 17:30 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 1 (as well as Free Sports and DAZN). At 15:00 the Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Sharks XV in their first SuperSport Rugby Challenge match of the season. Liezel Pieters will provide entertainment at the Castle Deck before. Gates … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
Two Thumpings in Last Games
The Toyota Cheetahs succeeded in sparking a strong finish to the Guinness PRO14 season as they thumped the Dragons 38-13 in Bloemfontein on Saturday in their penultimate pool match to return to winning ways. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile, battled to contain the Ospreys, who had their sights set on a bonus-point win to stay in the playoff race, albeit temporarily, and they delivered the goods to secure a comprehensive 43-7 victory. The South African sides will wrap up their 2018/19 … [Read more...] about Two Thumpings in Last Games
Do or Die OR Pride?
Local Guiness Pro14 fans will have a choice between Do or Die and Pride this weekend as the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs enter the dying phases of the competition. It will be a case of do or die for the Toyota Cheetahs in the fourth-last pool round of Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they meet the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland in a match that could seal their fate in the competition. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile, will be determined to create an upset against playoff contenders, … [Read more...] about Do or Die OR Pride?
Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against defending champions, Leinster, and the Cardiff Blues in Ireland and Wales respectively in their penultimate tour matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, and with the hosts facing immense pressure from Connacht, Ospreys and the Toyota Cheetahs for a playoff spot in Conference A, they will target a bonus-point … [Read more...] about Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
Thrilling 76 Pointer
In another thrilling South African derby, it was the Toyota Cheetahs who emerged victorious over the Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 Round 12 clash in Bloemfontein on Saturday. While the Cheetahs showed their dominance in the first half, the Isuzu Southern Kings’ never-say-die character emerged in the second half as the Port Elizabeth-based side forged a comeback to only fall four points short, with the home side earning a 40-36 victory. It was the visitors who scored the … [Read more...] about Thrilling 76 Pointer
Clash of the Speedsters
Sparks are set to fly when speedsters Rabz Maxwane and Yaw Penxe turn up the heat in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings in Bloemfontein, especially considering a nail-biting finish between them a fortnight ago, and exciting victories last weekend. One of the main battles is expected to be between Toyota Cheetahs flyer Maxwane, who is in first position on the top-try scorer’s list with 10, and the Isuzu Southern Kings’ Penxe, whose … [Read more...] about Clash of the Speedsters
Cheetahs edge injury time victory
The Toyota Cheetahs made it a double in their Guinness PRO14 thriller against the Isuzu Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth this evening. An injury time try by Luan de Bruin secured the Toyota Cheetahs a dramatic 24-17 victory in their Guinness PRO14 derby against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, and back-to-back wins in the competition. The visitors had to work hard for the victory as the Isuzu Southern Kings delivered a spirited … [Read more...] about Cheetahs edge injury time victory
Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The first of three South African derby matches takes place this week as the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings and catch up on their Guinness PRO14 schedule. The South African sides took their summer break in December, meaning their Round 11 & 12 games against each other remain outstanding. The teams will face off in Port Elizabeth at Madibaz Stadium (SuperSport 1 19:00, eir sport 1 17:00, Free Sports 17:00) with the return game in Bloemfontein slated for February 2 and both sides … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
