Wikipedia

2017–18 Cheetahs season

In the 2017–18 rugby union season, the Cheetahs participated in the Pro14 competition, their inaugural appearance in the competition after losing their Super Rugby status after the 2017 season.

Cheetahs
2017–18 season
Head coachRory Duncan
CaptainFrancois Venter
StadiumFree State Stadium
Conference A3rd
RecordWon 12, Lost 10
Top try scorerAll: Makazole Mapimpi (10)
Top points scorerAll: Fred Zeilinga (86)
Home colours
Away colours
← 2017 2018–19 →

Personnel edit

Coaches and management edit

The Cheetahs coaching and management staff for the 2017–18 Pro14 season were:[1]

2017–18 Cheetahs coaches and management
Position Name
Director of Rugby Franco Smith
Head coach Rory Duncan
Forwards coach Corniel van Zyl
Backline coach Dave Williams
Defence coach Charl Strydom
Team manager Sakkie Wessels
Medical doctor Dr Rudi de Wet
Physiotherapist JP du Toit
Biokineticist Quintin Kruger

Squad edit

The Cheetahs' squad for the 2017–18 Pro14 is:

2017–18 Cheetahs squad
Player Position/s Date of birth (age) Pro14 Cheetahs
Apps Pts Apps Pts
  Cecil Afrika Fullback (1988-03-03)3 March 1988 (aged 29) – – – –
  Craig Barry Fullback (1992-04-30)30 April 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  Justin Basson Lock (1994-02-10)10 February 1994 (aged 23) – – – –
  Rayno Benjamin Centre (1983-08-03)3 August 1983 (aged 34) – – – –
  Rynier Bernardo Lock (1991-08-27)27 August 1991 (aged 26) 25 0 – –
  Clayton Blommetjies Fullback (1990-08-30)30 August 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Tom Botha Prop (1990-08-31)31 August 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Uzair Cassiem Loose forward (1990-03-17)17 March 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  AJ Coertzen Fullback (1990-10-16)16 October 1990 (aged 26) – – – –
  Aranos Coetzee Prop (1988-03-14)14 March 1988 (aged 29) – – – –
  Luan de Bruin Prop (1993-02-13)13 February 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Erich de Jager Prop (1996-02-29)29 February 1996 (aged 21) – – – –
  Chris Dry Loose forward (1988-02-13)13 February 1988 (aged 29) – – – –
  Jacques du Toit Hooker (1993-11-19)19 November 1993 (aged 23) – – – –
  Joseph Dweba Hooker (1995-10-25)25 October 1995 (aged 21) – – – –
  Ryno Eksteen Fly-half (1994-10-03)3 October 1994 (aged 22) – – – –
  Johan Goosen Fly-half (1992-07-27)27 July 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  Lloyd Greeff Wing (1994-01-03)3 January 1994 (aged 23) 13 10 – –
  Elandré Huggett Hooker (1991-10-05)5 October 1991 (aged 25) – – – –
  Reniel Hugo Lock (1990-07-19)19 July 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Malcolm Jaer Fullback (1995-06-29)29 June 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Günther Janse van Vuuren Prop (1995-08-24)24 August 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Niell Jordaan Loose forward (1992-01-13)13 January 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  Armandt Koster Lock (1990-01-20)20 January 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Johan Kotze Prop (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Tertius Kruger Centre (1993-08-09)9 August 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Nico Lee Centre (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 23) – – – –
  Hilton Lobberts Lock (1986-06-11)11 June 1986 (aged 31) – – – –
  Daniel Maartens Flanker (1995-05-04)4 May 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Makazole Mapimpi Wing (1990-07-26)26 July 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Charles Marais Prop (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 29) – – – –
  Niel Marais Fly-half (1992-01-21)21 January 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  Rabz Maxwane Wing (1995-08-14)14 August 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Tian Meyer Scrum-half (1988-09-20)20 September 1988 (aged 28) – – – –
  Ali Mgijima Centre (1995-02-12)12 February 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Zee Mkhabela Scrum-half (1994-10-15)15 October 1994 (aged 22) – – – –
  Oupa Mohojé Loose forward (1990-08-03)3 August 1990 (aged 27) – – – –
  Ox Nché Prop (1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Luther Obi Wing (1993-04-29)29 April 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Gerhard Olivier Loose forward (1993-02-17)17 February 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Sergeal Petersen Wing (1994-08-01)1 August 1994 (aged 23) – – – –
  Robbie Petzer Fly-half (1996-02-13)13 February 1996 (aged 21) – – – –
  Junior Pokomela Loose forward (1996-12-10)10 December 1996 (aged 20) – – – –
  Raymond Rhule Wing (1992-11-06)6 November 1992 (aged 24) – – – –
  Paul Schoeman Loose forward (1992-12-19)19 December 1992 (aged 24) – – – –
  William Small-Smith Centre (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  JP Smith Scrum-half (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 23) – – – –
  Rosko Specman Wing (1989-04-28)28 April 1989 (aged 28) – – – –
  Ernst Stapelberg Fly-half (1995-02-06)6 February 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Clinton Swart Centre (1992-09-06)6 September 1992 (aged 24) – – – –
  Torsten van Jaarsveld Hooker (1987-06-30)30 June 1987 (aged 30) – – – –
  Ruan van Rensburg Scrum-half (1993-05-31)31 May 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Henco Venter Loose forward (1992-03-27)27 March 1992 (aged 25) – – – –
  Reinach Venter Hooker (1995-01-03)3 January 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Shaun Venter Scrum-half (1987-03-16)16 March 1987 (aged 30) – – – –
  Francois Venter Centre (1991-04-19)19 April 1991 (aged 26) – – – –
  Ntokozo Vidima Lock (1995-05-13)13 May 1995 (aged 22) – – – –
  Dennis Visser Lock (1993-01-20)20 January 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Carl Wegner Lock (1991-02-07)7 February 1991 (aged 26) – – – –
  Jasper Wiese Loose forward (1995-10-21)21 October 1995 (aged 21) – – – –
  Lihleli Xoli Wing (1993-02-28)28 February 1993 (aged 24) – – – –
  Fred Zeilinga Fly-half (1992-12-11)11 December 1992 (aged 24) – – – –
Note: Players' ages and statistics are correct as of 1 September 2017, the date of the opening round of the competition. Pro14 appearances only.

Player movements edit

Player movements between the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season and the end of the 2017–18 Pro14 season are as follows:

Cheetahs transfers 2017–2018
Pos 2017 squad Out In 2017–18 players
PR Tom Botha[2]
Aranos Coetzee[2]
Charles Marais[3]
Danie Mienie[3]
Ox Nché[3] 		  Danie Mienie (to   Toulouse)[4]   Luan de Bruin (from Free State Cheetahs)[5]
  Erich de Jager (from Free State Cheetahs)[6]
  Günther Janse van Vuuren (from Free State Cheetahs)[5]
  Johan Kotze (from Free State Cheetahs)[5] 		Tom Botha[6]
Aranos Coetzee[6]
Luan de Bruin
Erich de Jager
Günther Janse van Vuuren (did not play)
Johan Kotze (did not play)
Charles Marais[6]
Ox Nché[6]
HK Jacques du Toit (did not play)[7]
Joseph Dweba[7]
Elandré Huggett[8]
Torsten van Jaarsveld[7]
Reinach Venter[9] 		Jacques du Toit[6]
Joseph Dweba[6]
Elandré Huggett (did not play)[5]
Torsten van Jaarsveld[6]
Reinach Venter (did not play)[5]
LK Justin Basson[8]
Reniel Hugo[8]
Armandt Koster[8]
Hilton Lobberts (did not play)[8]
Francois Uys[8]
Dennis Visser (did not play)[8]
Carl Wegner[8] 		  Francois Uys (to   Grenoble)[10]   Rynier Bernardo (from   Scarlets)[11]
  Ntokozo Vidima (from Free State Cheetahs)[5] 		Justin Basson[6]
Rynier Bernardo
Reniel Hugo[6]
Armandt Koster[6]
Hilton Lobberts (did not play)[5]
Ntokozo Vidima (did not play)
Dennis Visser[5]
Carl Wegner[5]
FL Uzair Cassiem[8]
Chris Dry[9]
Oupa Mohojé[12]
Junior Pokomela[13]
Boom Prinsloo[8]
Paul Schoeman[8]
Henco Venter[8] 		  Boom Prinsloo (to Bulls)[14]   Daniel Maartens (from Free State Cheetahs)[15]
  Gerhard Olivier (from Free State Cheetahs)[6]
  Jasper Wiese (from Free State Cheetahs)[5] 		Uzair Cassiem[5]
Chris Dry[5]
Daniel Maartens
Oupa Mohojé[5]
Gerhard Olivier
Junior Pokomela[5]
Paul Schoeman[6]
Henco Venter[6]
Jasper Wiese
N8 Niell Jordaan[8] Niell Jordaan[6]
SH Tian Meyer[16]
Zee Mkhabela[16]
Ruan van Rensburg[17]
Shaun Venter[16] 		  JP Smith (from Free State Cheetahs)[5] Tian Meyer[6]
Zee Mkhabela[6]
JP Smith (did not play)
Ruan van Rensburg (did not play)[5]
Shaun Venter[6]
FH Ryno Eksteen (did not play)[18]
Niel Marais[8]
Fred Zeilinga[8] 		  Johan Goosen (unattached)[19]
  Robbie Petzer (from Griffons)[5]
  Ernst Stapelberg (from Western Province)[20] 		Ryno Eksteen (did not play)[5]
Johan Goosen
Niel Marais[5]
Robbie Petzer
Ernst Stapelberg
Fred Zeilinga[5]
CE Rayno Benjamin[21]
Nico Lee[22]
Ali Mgijima[23]
William Small-Smith[23]
Clinton Swart[8]
Michael van der Spuy[23]
Francois Venter[23] 		  Michael van der Spuy (retired)[24]   Tertius Kruger (from Griquas)[5] Rayno Benjamin[6]
Tertius Kruger
Nico Lee[5]
Ali Mgijima[6]
William Small-Smith[6]
Clinton Swart
Francois Venter[5]
WG JW Jonker[25]
Luther Obi[26]
Sergeal Petersen[27]
Raymond Rhule[8] 		  JW Jonker (to Free State Cheetahs)[11]   Lloyd Greeff (from Free State Cheetahs)[28]
  Makazole Mapimpi (from Southern Kings)[29]
  Rabz Maxwane (from Blue Bulls)[30]
  Rosko Specman (from South Africa Sevens)[6]
  Lihleli Xoli (from Free State Cheetahs)[5] 		Lloyd Greeff
Makazole Mapimpi
Rabz Maxwane
Luther Obi[5]
Sergeal Petersen[6]
Raymond Rhule[5]
Rosko Specman
Lihleli Xoli (did not play)
FB Clayton Blommetjies[8]   Cecil Afrika (from South Africa Sevens)[6]
  Craig Barry (from Western Province)[31]
  AJ Coertzen (from Griquas)[31]
  Malcolm Jaer (from Southern Kings)[5] 		Cecil Afrika
Craig Barry
Clayton Blommetjies[6]
AJ Coertzen
Malcolm Jaer
Coach Franco Smith[32]   Franco Smith (to Director of Rugby)[1]   Rory Duncan (from Director of Rugby)[1] Rory Duncan

Standings edit

The final Conference B log standings are:[33]

2017–18 Pro14 Conference A
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1   Glasgow Warriors 21 15 1 5 614 366 +248 81 38 12 2 76
2   Munster 21 13 1 7 568 361 +207 78 42 10 5 69
3   Cheetahs 21 12 0 9 609 554 +55 75 68 10 5 63
4   Cardiff Blues 21 11 0 10 502 482 +20 56 59 5 5 54
5   Ospreys 21 9 0 12 390 487 −97 44 60 5 3 44
6   Connacht 21 7 0 14 445 477 −32 53 54 5 6 39
7   Zebre 21 7 0 14 408 593 −185 50 78 4 4 36

Round-by-round edit

The table below shows the Cheetahs' progression throughout the season. For each round, their cumulative points total is shown with the conference position:

Team R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 QF SF Final
Opposition ULS MUN ZEB LEI OSP GLA ZEB CON EDI SCA BEN KIN KIN CAR GLA OSP CON DRA CAR MUN KIN SCA — —
Cumulative Points 0 0 5 10 15 16 20 20 25 29 30 35 40 41 41 43 47 52 57 58 63 Lost — —
Position 7th 7th 5th 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd Lost — —
Key: win draw loss bye

Matches edit

The Cheetahs' fixtures for their inaugural season in Pro14 are:


1 September 2017 Ulster   42–19 Cheetahs Kingspan Stadium, Belfast  
19:35 Try: Tommy Bowe   18'
Alan O'Connor   26'
Stuart McCloskey   29'
Charles Piutau   32'
Louis Ludik   41'
Peter Nelson   74'
Con: John Cooney   27', 30'
Peter Nelson   75'
Pen: John Cooney   8', 55' 		Report[34] Try: Clayton Blommetjies   15'
Makazole Mapimpi   20'
Sergeal Petersen   49'
Con: William Small-Smith   17', 22'
Cards: Henco Venter   26' to 36'
Aranos Coetzee   63' to 73' 		Attendance: 14,448
Referee: Andrew Brace


9 September 2017 Munster   51–18 Cheetahs Thomond Park, Limerick  
17:15 Try: Tommy O'Donnell   6'
Alex Wootton   19', 34', 54', 60'
Jean Kleyn   48'
Chris Farrell   50'
Simon Zebo   71'
Con: Ian Keatley   7', 20', 50', 61'
Pen: Ian Keatley   3'
Cards: Jaco Taute   6' to 16' 		Report[35] Try: William Small-Smith   41'
Henco Venter   80'
Con: Robbie Petzer   80'
Pen: Robbie Petzer   15', 24' 		Attendance: 15,144
Referee: Ben Whitehouse


16 September 2017 Cheetahs 54–39   Zebre Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
19:30 Try: Makazole Mapimpi   18', 44'
William Small-Smith   27'
Luther Obi   31'
Torsten van Jaarsveld   51', 59'
Tian Meyer   66'
Sergeal Petersen   72'
Con: Ernst Stapelberg   28', 32', 46', 52', 60', 67', 73' 		Report[36] Try: George Biagi   15'
Johan Meyer   36'
Mattia Bellini   56'
Failaga Afamasaga   63'
Giulio Bisegni   78'
Con: Carlo Canna   37'
Marcello Violi   57', 64'
Guglielmo Palazzani   79'
Pen: Carlo Canna   2', 9'
Cards: Dave Sisi   25' to 35'
George Biagi   50' to 60' 		Attendance: 13,982
Referee: Andrew Brace


22 September 2017 Cheetahs 38–19   Leinster Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
20:00 Try: William Small-Smith   36'
Torsten van Jaarsveld   43'
Ox Nché   55'
Luther Obi   80'
Con: Ernst Stapelberg   37', 56', 80'
Pen: Ernst Stapelberg   1', 9', 19', 25' 		Report[37] Try: Barry Daly   5', 59', 72'
Con: Ross Byrne   60', 73'
Cards: James Tracy   43' to 53' 		Attendance: 6,980
Referee: Mike Adamson


29 September 2017 Cheetahs 44–25   Ospreys Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
17:00 Try: Torsten van Jaarsveld   7', 18'
Makazole Mapimpi   39', 69'
Paul Schoeman   56'
Francois Venter   80'
Con: Ernst Stapelberg   19', 40', 57'
William Small-Smith   80'
Pen: Ernst Stapelberg   10', 50'
Cards: Torsten van Jaarsveld   63' to 73' 		Report[38] Try: Rhys Webb   23'
Kieron Fonotia   31'
Dan Evans   72'
Con: Dan Biggar   24', 32'
Pen: Dan Biggar   38', 47' 		Attendance: 4,589
Referee: Frank Murphy


6 October 2017 Cheetahs 26–29   Glasgow Warriors Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
20:35 Try: Sergeal Petersen   11'
Rosko Specman   39'
Con: Ernst Stapelberg   12', 40'
Pen: Ernst Stapelberg   28', 57', 65', 75' 		Report[39] Try: Callum Gibbins   32', 52'
Henry Pyrgos   69'
Rob Harley   76'
Con: Finn Russell   33', 54', 70'
Pen: Finn Russell   2' 		Attendance: 5,964
Referee: George Clancy


28 October 2017 Zebre   23–24 Cheetahs Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma  
20:00 Try: Matteo Minozzi   17'
Oliviero Fabiani   53'
Con: Carlo Canna   18', 54'
Pen: Carlo Canna   9', 14', 27' 		Report[40] Try: Makazole Mapimpi   6', 58'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   60'
Pen: Ernst Stapelberg   3', 44', 49'
Fred Zeilinga   80'
Cards: Aranos Coetzee   52' to 62' 		Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Dan Jones


4 November 2017 Connacht   23–15 Cheetahs Galway Sportsgrounds, Galway  
19:35 Try: Niyi Adeolokun   12'
Tom McCartney   48'
Con: Craig Ronaldson   13'
Jack Carty   49'
Pen: Craig Ronaldson   5', 29'
Steve Crosbie   73' 		Report[41] Try: Shaun Venter   67'
Makazole Mapimpi   75'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   76'
Pen: Ernst Stapelberg   40' 		Attendance: 6,012
Referee: Frank Murphy


24 November 2017 Cheetahs 33–13   Edinburgh Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
19:30 Try: Craig Barry   26'
Rynier Bernardo   36'
Junior Pokomela   59'
Makazole Mapimpi   73'
Tian Meyer   80'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   27', 37', 60', 80' 		Report[42] Try: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne   47'
Con: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne   47'
Pen: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne   43', 49' 		Attendance: 3,648
Referee: Quinton Immelman


2 December 2017 Cheetahs 28–21   Scarlets Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
19:35 Try: William Small-Smith   24'
Craig Barry   58', 67'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   25', 59'
Pen: Fred Zeilinga   6', 15', 34' 		Report[43] Try: James Davies   36'
Ioan Nicholas   62'
Con: Dan Jones   62'
Pen: Dan Jones   4', 18'
Tom Prydie   75' 		Attendance: 3,457
Referee: Quinton Immelman


6 January 2018 Benetton   27–21 Cheetahs Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso  
14:15 Try: Monty Ioane   38'
Hame Faiva   58', 67'
Federico Ruzza   62'
Con: Marty Banks   62', 69'
Pen: Marty Banks   44' 		Report[44] Try: Oupa Mohojé   45', 77'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   47'
Pen: Fred Zeilinga   8', 17', 31'
Cards: Torsten van Jaarsveld   54' to 64'
Shaun Venter   54' to 64' 		Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Frank Murphy


13 January 2018 Southern Kings 21–45 Cheetahs Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth  
17:00 Try: Yaw Penxe   7'
Eital Bredenkamp   52'
penalty try   70'
Con: Oliver Zono   9', 53' 		Report[45] Try: Clayton Blommetjies   5'
Nico Lee   19', 42', 73'
Shaun Venter   31'
Jacques du Toit   76'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   6', 20', 32', 43', 74', 77'
Pen: Fred Zeilinga   13'
Cards: Justin Basson   52' to 62'
Charles Marais   69' to 79'
Junior Pokomela   70' to 80' 		Attendance: 6,711
Referee: Stuart Berry


20 January 2018 Cheetahs 45–24 Southern Kings Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
17:00 Try: Nico Lee   19', 34'
Uzair Cassiem   25'
Ox Nché   44'
Makazole Mapimpi   48'
Shaun Venter   52'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   21', 26', 34', 45', 49', 53'
Pen: Fred Zeilinga   3'
Cards: Craig Barry   46' to 56' 		Report[46] Try: Luzuko Vulindlu   10'
Schalk Ferreira   31'
Tienie Burger   72'
Con: Ntabeni Dukisa   11', 32'
Benhard Janse van Rensburg   72'
Pen: Ntabeni Dukisa   36' 		Attendance: 5,522
Referee: Quinton Immelman


10 February 2018 Cardiff Blues   25–20 Cheetahs Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff  
19:35 Try: Rey Lee-Lo   17'
Ellis Jenkins   24'
Nick Williams   53'
Con: Jarrod Evans   18', 54'
Pen: Jarrod Evans   36', 69' 		Report[47] Try: Ox Nché   4'
Uzair Cassiem   56'
Con: Fred Zeilinga   4', 57'
Pen: Fred Zeilinga   14', 44'
Cards: Rynier Bernardo   23' to 33' 		Attendance: 4,703
Referee: Ian Davies


16 February 2018 Glasgow Warriors   37–23 Cheetahs Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow  
19:35 Try: Nikola Matawalu   12'
Ruaridh Jackson   19'
Siua Halanukonuka   50'
George Horne   57'
Henry Pyrgos   68'
Con: Adam Hastings   13', 58', 69'
Pen: Adam Hastings   34', 67' 		Report[48] Try: Malcolm Jaer   8'
Clayton Blommetjies   63'
Con: Niel Marais   9', 64'
Pen: Niel Marais   40', 45', 53'
Cards: Francois Venter   80' 		Attendance: 7,351
Referee: George Clancy


24 February 2018 Ospreys   27–26 Cheetahs Liberty Stadium, Swansea  
17:30 Try: Ashley Beck   42'
Sam Cross   53'
Ifan Phillips   78'
Con: Sam Davies   43', 54', 79'
Pen: Sam Davies   40', 68' 		Report[49] Try: Torsten van Jaarsveld   9'
Reniel Hugo   14'
Nico Lee   45'
Craig Barry   56'
Con: Niel Marais   15', 47', 56' 		Attendance: 3,842
Referee: Ben Whitehouse


3 March 2018 Cheetahs 26–25   Connacht Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
17:35 Try: Uzair Cassiem   3'
Rabz Maxwane   60'
Con: Niel Marais   4', 61'
Pen: Niel Marais   9', 17', 24', 79' 		Report[50] Try: Matt Healy   14', 20'
Eoin Griffin   57'
Con: Jack Carty   15', 58'
Pen: Jack Carty   38', 42' 		Attendance: 6,095
Referee: Stuart Berry


24 March 2018 Dragons   17–29 Cheetahs Rodney Parade, Newport  
19:35 Try: Ashton Hewitt   11'
Elliot Dee   70'
Con: Arwel Robson   13', 71'
Drop: Arwel Robson   27' 		Report[51] Try: Rabz Maxwane   41', 61'
Fred Zeilinga   48'
Clayton Blommetjies   72'
Con: Niel Marais   41', 49'
Fred Zeilinga   73'
Pen: Niel Marais   18' 		Attendance: 4,406
Referee: Nigel Owens


7 April 2018 Cheetahs 29–27   Cardiff Blues Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
14:00 Try: Rabz Maxwane   13', 38'
Francois Venter   23'
penalty try   80'
Con: Niel Marais   25', 40'
Pen: Niel Marais   6'
Cards: Clayton Blommetjies   18' to 28' 		Report[52] Try: Owen Lane   48'
Willis Halaholo   58'
Rey Lee-Lo   67'
Con: Steven Shingler   49', 59', 68'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe   2', 20'
Cards: Owen Lane   35' to 45'
Alex Cuthbert   77'
Brad Thyer   80' 		Attendance: 5,269
Referee: Mike Adamson


13 April 2018 Cheetahs 17–19   Munster Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein  
18:35 Try: Clayton Blommetjies   10'
Tian Meyer   28'
Con: Johan Goosen   11', 29'
Pen: Johan Goosen   39' 		Report[53] Try: Conor Murray   36'
Con: JJ Hanrahan   36'
Pen: JJ Hanrahan   44', 52', 61'
Conor Murray   65'
Cards: Simon Zebo   17' to 27' 		Attendance: 6,869
Referee: Mike Adamson


28 April 2018 Southern Kings 20–29 Cheetahs Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth  
15:00 Try: Ntabeni Dukisa   4'
Harlon Klaasen   42'
Con: Masixole Banda   5', 43'
Pen: Masixole Banda   14', 22' 		Report[54] Try: Paul Schoeman   18'
Niel Marais   28'
Uzair Cassiem   39'
Francois Venter   52'
Con: Niel Marais   19', 40', 53'
Pen: Niel Marais   2' 		Attendance: 4,179
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


Quarterfinal 5 March 2018   Scarlets 43–8 Cheetahs Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli  
18:35 Try: Steff Evans   5', 36'
Leigh Halfpenny   16'
Tom Prydie   44'
James Davies   54'
Jonathan Evans   60'
Con: Leigh Halfpenny   6', 17'
Rhys Patchell   37', 44', 56'
Pen: Leigh Halfpenny   15'
Cards: Rhys Patchell   80' 		Report Try: Clayton Blommetjies   75'
Pen: Johan Goosen   21' 		Attendance: 7,105
Referee: George Clancy

Player statistics edit

The Pro14 appearance record for players that represented the Cheetahs in 2017–18 is as follows:

2017–18 Cheetahs player statistics
Player name ULS MUN ZEB LEI OSP GLA ZEB CON EDI SCA BEN KIN KIN CAR GLA OSP CON DRA CAR MUN KIN SCA App Try Con Pen DG Pts
Charles Marais 1 1 17   1 1 1 17   17   1 1 1 17   17   17   1 1 17   17   17   17   20 0 0 0 0 0
Jacques du Toit 2 2 16   16   16   16   16 16   16   16   16   2 16 16   16   16   16   16   16 16   16   18 1 0 0 0 5
Aranos Coetzee 3 3 18   18   18   18   18   3 3 3 3 18   3 3 18   3 3 3 3 3 3 3 22 0 0 0 0 0
Justin Basson 4 20   4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Reniel Hugo 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 19   21 1 0 0 0 5
Paul Schoeman 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 20   6 6 6 6 6 6 6 21 2 0 0 0 10
Henco Venter 7 7 7 7 7 7 21   6 20   6 7 7 20   20   20   20   20   17 1 0 0 0 5
Niell Jordaan 8 8 2 0 0 0 0 0
Shaun Venter 9 9 9 21   21   21   21   22   9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 16 3 0 0 0 15
Clayton Blommetjies 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 6 0 0 0 30
Makazole Mapimpi 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 10 0 0 0 50
Ali Mgijima 12 22   23   3 0 0 0 0 0
William Small-Smith 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 4 3 0 0 26
Rosko Specman 14 14 23   14 4 1 0 0 0 5
Sergeal Petersen 15 14 15 15 15 15 15 7 3 0 0 0 15
Torsten van Jaarsveld 16   16   2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 21 6 0 0 0 30
Ox Nché 17   17   1 17   17   17   1 1 17   17   17   1 1 1 17   17   1 1 1 1 1 1 22 3 0 0 0 15
Tom Botha 18   18   3 3 3 3 3 18   18   18   18   3 18   18   18   18   18   18   18   18   20 0 0 0 0 0
Rynier Bernardo 19   4 19   19   19   19   4 20   7 7 19   19   19   5 19   19   19   19   19   5 20 1 0 0 0 5
Gerhard Olivier 20   1 0 0 0 0 0
Tian Meyer 21   21   21   9 9 9 9 9 21   21   21   9 9 9 9 9 16 3 0 0 0 15
Cecil Afrika 22   23   2 0 0 0 0 0
Rayno Benjamin 23   23   2 0 0 0 0 0
Robbie Petzer 10 1 0 1 2 0 8
Francois Venter (c) 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 16 3 0 0 0 15
Armandt Koster 19   1 0 0 0 0 0
Junior Pokomela 8 20   20 20   7 8 8 8 20   20   20   10 1 0 0 0 5
Ernst Stapelberg 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 0 15 14 0 72
Luther Obi 14 23   23   14 14 23 23 11 6 2 0 0 0 10
Chris Dry 20   1 0 0 0 0 0
Nico Lee 22   22   22 22   23   12 12 12 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 14 6 0 0 0 30
Oupa Mohojé 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 20   20   7 7 7 7 7 16 2 0 0 0 10
Raymond Rhule 14 14 2 0 0 0 0 0
Carl Wegner 19   4 4 4 4 19   19   19   4 4 4 4 12 0 0 0 0 0
Jasper Wiese 20 7 19   19 2 0 0 0 0 0
Fred Zeilinga 22   15 10 10 10 10 10 10 22   22   22 10 22   12 1 24 11 0 86
Tertius Kruger 13 22   22 2 0 0 0 0 0
Joseph Dweba 16 16   1 0 0 0 0 0
Dennis Visser 19   1 0 0 0 0 0
Zee Mkhabela 21 21   22   22   21   21   21   9 21 21 21 21   21   9 0 0 0 0 0
Daniel Maartens 20   20   2 0 0 0 0 0
Craig Barry 23   14 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 9 4 0 0 0 20
Rabz Maxwane 23   11 23   11 11 11 11 11 8 5 0 0 0 25
Uzair Cassiem 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 12 4 0 0 0 20
Niel Marais 22   12 12 22   10 10 10 12 10 12 10 12 12 1 14 10 0 63
AJ Coertzen 23   23   23   23   23   23 5 0 0 0 0 0
Clinton Swart 21   22   12 22   12 22   6 0 0 0 0 0
Malcolm Jaer 23   11 11 3 1 0 0 0 5
Luan de Bruin 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
Erich de Jager 18 17   17   2 0 0 0 0 0
Johan Goosen 10 22   10 3 0 2 2 0 10
Lloyd Greeff 23   23   2 0 0 0 0 0
penalty try – 1 – – – 7
Total 22 76 59 39 0 617

(c) denotes the team captain. For each match, the player's squad number is shown. Starting players are numbered 1 to 15, while the replacements are numbered 16 to 23. If a replacement made an appearance in the match, it is indicated by  . "App" refers to the number of appearances made by the player, "Try" to the number of tries scored by the player, "Con" to the number of conversions kicked, "Pen" to the number of penalties kicked, "DG" to the number of drop goals kicked and "Pts" refer to the total number of points scored by the player.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "New coaching structure for Toyota Cheetahs and Toyota Free State Cheetahs" (Press release). Cheetahs. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Tight Head Props secured for 2017 season" (Press release). Cheetahs. 24 May 2016. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Loose Head Props secured for 2017 season" (Press release). Cheetahs. 19 May 2016. Archived from the original on 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Communique officiel Daniel Mienie joker médical de Cyril Baille" (Press release) (in French). Stade Toulousain. 21 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Toyota Cheetahs : Squad". Pro14 Rugby. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Cheetahs kies sterk toerspan vir Pro14-reeks". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 28 August 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b c "Hookers signed for 2017" (Press release). Cheetahs. 21 June 2016. Archived from the original on 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Toyota Cheetahs Vodacom Super Rugby 2017 Squad" (Press release). Cheetahs. 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  9. ^ a b "Change to Toyota Cheetahs team" (Press release). Cheetahs. 14 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Prolongations, nouvelles recrues, partenaire, stade et abonnements" (Press release) (in French). FC Grenoble Rugby. 3 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Squad: Toyota Free State Cheetahs". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  12. ^ "South African A captain commits to Toyota Cheetahs" (Press release). Cheetahs. 7 July 2016. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Toyota Cheetahs takes on Chiefs in Bloemfontein" (Press release). Cheetahs. 13 April 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  14. ^ "Prinsloo welcomed in Vodacom Bulls camp" (Press release). Bulls. 1 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  15. ^ "Toyota Cheetahs name team to take on Edinburgh Rugby". Pro14 Rugby. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  16. ^ a b c "Scrumhalves signed for 2017" (Press release). Cheetahs. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  17. ^ "Tian Meyer to lead the Toyota Cheetahs against Jaguares" (Press release). Cheetahs. 16 March 2017. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  18. ^ "Talented fly-half, Ryno Eksteen heads to Bloemfontein" (Press release). Cheetahs. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  19. ^ "Johan Goosen train with Toyota Cheetahs" (Press release). Cheetahs. 12 March 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  20. ^ "TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Toyota Cheetahs vs Zebre" (Press release). Cheetahs. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  21. ^ "Ryno Benjamin re-sign with Toyota Cheetahs" (Press release). Cheetahs. 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  22. ^ "Ster-senter Nico Lee nog lank 'n Vrystater". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 12 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  23. ^ a b c d "Centres signed for 2017" (Press release). Cheetahs. 14 June 2016. Archived from the original on 14 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  24. ^ "Cheetah te gou in sy spore gestuit". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 6 July 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  25. ^ "Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers" (Press release). Cheetahs. 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  26. ^ "Obi to leave Vodacom Blue Bulls" (Press release). Bulls. 22 March 2017. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  27. ^ "Sergeal word nou ware Cheetah". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  28. ^ "Guinness PRO14 Round 21" (Press release). Cheetahs. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  29. ^ "Makazole Mapimpi signs with Toyota Free State Cheetahs" (Press release). Cheetahs. 4 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  30. ^ "Cheetahs voorste puntemaker kwyt". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 17 November 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  31. ^ a b "New players in Toyota Cheetah the squad [sic]" (Press release). Cheetahs. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  32. ^ "Franco Smith takes over as coach" (Press release). Cheetahs. 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  33. ^ "Championship Table". Guinness Pro14. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  34. ^ "Ulster power their way past Toyota Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  35. ^ "Wootton scores four in Munster's second bonus-point victory of the season". Guinness Pro14. 9 September 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  36. ^ "Eight-try Cheetahs power to their maiden PRO14 win over defiant Zebre". Guinness Pro14. 16 September 2017. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  37. ^ "Second win in a row for rampant Toyota Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 22 September 2017. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  38. ^ "Toyota Cheetahs beat Ospreys for third straight Guinness PRO14 victory". Guinness Pro14. 29 September 2017. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  39. ^ "Glasgow make it six from six in South African thriller". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  40. ^ "Cheetahs pounce late to see off Zebre". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 3 November 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  41. ^ "Adeolokun shines as Connacht brush Toyota Cheetahs aside". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 6 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  42. ^ "Cheetahs power past Edinburgh in Bloemfontein". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 28 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  43. ^ "Cheetahs see off Scarlets to triumph at home again". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  44. ^ "Treviso vince in rimonta". Guinness Pro14. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  45. ^ "Nico Lee hat-trick fires Toyota Cheetahs to win". Guinness Pro14. 13 January 2018. Archived from the original on 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  46. ^ "Nico Lee double powers Toyota Cheetahs to victory". Guinness Pro14. 20 January 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  47. ^ "Williams shines as Cardiff Blues defeat Toyota Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 10 February 2018. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  48. ^ "Glasgow down Cheetahs to book Guinness PRO14 Final Series berth". Guinness Pro14. 16 February 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  49. ^ "Ospreys leave it late to topple Toyota Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 24 February 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  50. ^ "Marais snatches victory for Cheetahs with last minute penalty". Guinness Pro14. 3 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  51. ^ "Maxwane inspires Cheetahs' second-half comeback at Dragons". Guinness Pro14. 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  52. ^ "Toyota Cheetahs late show edges thriller against Blues". Guinness Pro14. 7 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  53. ^ "Replacement Murray inspires Munster to comeback win over Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 13 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  54. ^ "Venter try seals bonus point and Final Series place for Cheetahs". Guinness Pro14. 28 April 2018. Archived from the original on 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2017–18_Cheetahs_season&oldid=1170918539"