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R1m up for grabs in Cheetahs ‘rugby bonanza’

The Cheetahs will compete in the Toyota Challenge, new competition that includes the Sharks, Stormers and two overseas teams.

During a virtual media briefing on Friday to announce a new “rugby bonanza”, Cheetahs managing director Harold Verster unveiled the Toyota Challenge, a tournament which will take place in Bloemfontein from 13 to 26 November.

The two foreign club sides will come from Spain and Romania.

The tournament came to fruition after the Cheetahs challenged the Sharks, Stormers, Spanish club Diables Barcelona and Romanian outfit CSM Stiinta Baia Mare to compete in a series of matches.

Five teams will participate in the four-match Challenge with the winners of each set to bank R250 000 in prize money.

Additionally, players will be rewarded for “positive play actions” during the games, while fans will be rewarded for supporting their favorite teams in the stadium and online on various social media platforms.

Commenting on the new competition, Verster said:“Apart from dishing up running rugby against the old foes in the Stormers and the Sharks, the Cheetahs are excited to have two new rugby friends Diables Barcelona and CSM Stiinta Baia Mare in Toyota Stadium.

Sounds awful. Basically a charity gig for the Cheetahs.

Can't see the $harks or Stormers sending their full teams to injured in a meaningless tournament.

At least the support the Cheetahs and give them the opportunity to get back to match fit for the URC

VRYSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!

we will in all probability not even make the final

Could be lame or could be fun and interesting for the fans. I’m happy to give it a chance until the Stomps put out a kids team and get pumped.

Sandstorm wrote: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:09 pm Could be lame or could be fun and interesting for the fans. I’m happy to give it a chance until the Stomps put out a kids team and get pumped.

The kids team play in the CC final and will be nice if some of them get opportunities. Perfect tournament to get Kade Wolhuter back in shape.

a Bonanza? Next thing we'll have a church bazaar. Players selling koeksuster and melktert to raise funds for the new kakhuis we plan to build at bloem stadium.














And I thought old Herold (Agrippa) Verster retired

Toyota Challenge fixtures:
Saturday, 13 November 2021:Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers XV – 17h30 – SS 210
Wednesday, 17 November 2021: Toyota Cheetahs vs Barcelona (Spain) – 17h30 – SS 211
Saturday, 20 November 2021: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks – 14h00 – SS 211
Friday, 26 November 2021: Toyota Cheetahs vs Baia Mare Rugby (Romania) – 17h30 -SS 211
While in South Africa, Diables Barcelona will also face off against the Kenyan National team and CSM Stiinta Baia Mare will face a Free State XV team as part of the Toyota Intercontinental Invitational Series of friendly matches.
Toyota Intercontinental Invitational Series fixtures:
Saturday, 20 November 2021: CSM Stiinta Baia Mare vs Free State XV team – kick off time to be confirmed
Thursday 25 November 2021: Diables Barcelona vs Kenya – 17h30

Hey Oom, can you fix the spelling mistake in the Title. Shout if you can't see it.....

Sandstorm wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:43 pm Hey Oom, can you fix the spelling mistake in the Title. Shout if you can't see it.....

Spoiled brat you. No I tried but can't.

Cheetahs – 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Robert Ebersohn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Siyabonga Masuku, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Aidon Davis (c), 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Rynier Bernardo, 4 Victor Sekekete, 3 Jacobus van Vuuren, 2 Wilmar Arnoldi, 1 Aluluthu Tshakweni.
Subs: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Cameron Dawson, 18 Hanru Jacobs, 19 Jeandre Labuschagne, 20 Teboho Mohoje, 21 Zinedine Booysen, 22 Brandon Thomson, 23 Evardi Boshoff

Western Province XV – 15 Tristan Leyds, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Cornel Smit, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Mngomezulu, 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Marcel Theunissen, 7 Nama Xaba (c), 6 JJ Kotze, 5 Dylan de Leeuw, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Leon Lyons.
Replacements (from): 16 Chad Solomon, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Jarrod Taylor, 20 Romauld Ntumba, 21 Simon Miller, 22 Thomas Bursey, 23 Paschal Ekeji, 24 Mambo Mkhize, 25 Litha Nkula.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:49 am Cheetahs – 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Robert Ebersohn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Siyabonga Masuku, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Aidon Davis (c), 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Rynier Bernardo, 4 Victor Sekekete, 3 Jacobus van Vuuren, 2 Wilmar Arnoldi, 1 Aluluthu Tshakweni.
Subs: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Cameron Dawson, 18 Hanru Jacobs, 19 Jeandre Labuschagne, 20 Teboho Mohoje, 21 Zinedine Booysen, 22 Brandon Thomson, 23 Evardi Boshoff

Western Province XV – 15 Tristan Leyds, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Cornel Smit, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Mngomezulu, 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Marcel Theunissen, 7 Nama Xaba (c), 6 JJ Kotze, 5 Dylan de Leeuw, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Leon Lyons.
Replacements (from): 16 Chad Solomon, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Jarrod Taylor, 20 Romauld Ntumba, 21 Simon Miller, 22 Thomas Bursey, 23 Paschal Ekeji, 24 Mambo Mkhize, 25 Litha Nkula.

Robert Ebersohn?

7 WP U20 players, 3 starting. Big test for Evans and de Leeuw

Chilli wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:07 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:49 am Cheetahs – 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Robert Ebersohn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Siyabonga Masuku, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Aidon Davis (c), 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Rynier Bernardo, 4 Victor Sekekete, 3 Jacobus van Vuuren, 2 Wilmar Arnoldi, 1 Aluluthu Tshakweni.
Subs: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Cameron Dawson, 18 Hanru Jacobs, 19 Jeandre Labuschagne, 20 Teboho Mohoje, 21 Zinedine Booysen, 22 Brandon Thomson, 23 Evardi Boshoff

Western Province XV – 15 Tristan Leyds, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Cornel Smit, 12 Rikus Pretorius, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Mngomezulu, 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Marcel Theunissen, 7 Nama Xaba (c), 6 JJ Kotze, 5 Dylan de Leeuw, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Andre-Hugo Venter, 1 Leon Lyons.
Replacements (from): 16 Chad Solomon, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Jarrod Taylor, 20 Romauld Ntumba, 21 Simon Miller, 22 Thomas Bursey, 23 Paschal Ekeji, 24 Mambo Mkhize, 25 Litha Nkula.

Robert Ebersohn?

One of the new Danie Gerbers that were announced every year. He did have a good overseas career though and must have made some great coin. Him and his brother were hailed as the second coming. Johann Sadie was another new Danie Gerber. Still playing in France I believe. Jan Serfontein another one. Overhyped and overrated. Scored something like 12 tries in 80 games in France.

Ebersohn is a very good centre so is Serfontein. Doubt they are Gerber quality but Gerber was a once in a lifetime player. It's counter productive to compare players from different eras anyways. The game has changed to much.

average joe wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:27 am Ebersohn is a very good centre so is Serfontein. Doubt they are Gerber quality but Gerber was a once in a lifetime player. It's counter productive to compare players from different eras anyways. The game has changed to much.

Agreed. I was referring to the press that at the time would herald each of these centres as the new Danie Gerber.

FalseBayFC wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:42 am

average joe wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:27 am Ebersohn is a very good centre so is Serfontein. Doubt they are Gerber quality but Gerber was a once in a lifetime player. It's counter productive to compare players from different eras anyways. The game has changed to much.

Agreed. I was referring to the press that at the time would herald each of these centres as the new Danie Gerber.

Some guys just cant help to get excited over young players who show potential. Have a look at Sards with Fassi.

Rory Kockott, Curwin Bosch, Fassi and the list goes on, all Sharks players and all the next messiah according to Sards.

Kick-off: 17.20 Live on Supersport 210.

average joe wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:16 am

FalseBayFC wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:42 am

average joe wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:27 am Ebersohn is a very good centre so is Serfontein. Doubt they are Gerber quality but Gerber was a once in a lifetime player. It's counter productive to compare players from different eras anyways. The game has changed to much.

Agreed. I was referring to the press that at the time would herald each of these centres as the new Danie Gerber.

Some guys just cant help to get excited over young players who show potential. Have a look at Sards with Fassi.

Rory Kockott, Curwin Bosch, Fassi and the list goes on, all Sharks players and all the next messiah according to Sards.

Pretty much.

Fassi being bracketed with Kockott and Bosch is a bit much imo. He has already moved beyond. He's the most lacerating runner in SA since Pieter Rossouw. He'll be better than Habana because he's more imaginative and adventurous.

He is the white Slaptjips!

Slaptjips never made Paarl Gim first XV.

My oldest son got his Paarl Gim school jacket. Bought it from his parents in Malmesbury.

FalseBayFC wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:01 pm Fassi being bracketed with Kockott and Bosch is a bit much imo. He has already moved beyond. He's the most lacerating runner in SA since Pieter Rossouw. He'll be better than Habana because he's more imaginative and adventurous.

He is the white Slaptjips!

*fap fap* *puke*

HT Cheetahs 17-16 WP

FT Cheetahs 30-31 WP

Sandstorm wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:08 pm

FalseBayFC wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:01 pm Fassi being bracketed with Kockott and Bosch is a bit much imo. He has already moved beyond. He's the most lacerating runner in SA since Pieter Rossouw. He'll be better than Habana because he's more imaginative and adventurous.

He is the white Slaptjips!

*fap fap* *puke*

I'm just warming up.

Senatla finally woke up.

If you need a midweek rugby fix, Cheetahs are playing a team from Barcelona today at 17h30

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

Bit of a stretch considering he has been at it 4 years

Sards wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:48 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

Bit of a stretch considering he has been at it 4 years

Hope Bosch do.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:57 am

Sards wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:48 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

Bit of a stretch considering he has been at it 4 years

Hope Bosch do.

Obsessed

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:57 am

Sards wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:48 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

Bit of a stretch considering he has been at it 4 years

Hope Bosch do.

Why isn't Willemse selected for the boks dude....I thought he was our multiskilled back. Shocking that Junktjies is even better than him

Sards wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:26 am Why isn't Willemse selected for the boks dude....I thought he was our multiskilled back. Shocking that Junktjies is even better than him

He got concussed in the Wales match where he was starting you numpty.

What do it mean when a poster quote your post twice iso editing the first post?

Muskiet (Tristan Leyds) was impressive in both that tries. Putting Senatla in space.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

He got 2 gimme tries. All he had to do was catch the ball and not drop it as he was crossing the line.
All the hard work was already done.

Leyds had a good showing yes, but this is his level. Can't see him being a threat at URC level or higher.

Blake wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:54 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:43 am Senatla finally woke up.

He got 2 gimme tries. All he had to do was catch the ball and not drop it as he was crossing the line.
All the hard work was already done.

Leyds had a good showing yes, but this is his level. Can't see him being a threat at URC level or higher.

That was just the tries. Dobson doing a great job. Giving 9 u20s a chance plus getting his Springbok back. Think only Kitshoff will get a break, Malherbe also back in January.

Exciting times.

Sharks vs Cheetahs on saturday

Next game tonight at 17h30

SS

6. Lohan Potgieter
5. Reinier Viljoen
4. Sergio Moreira
3. Hanro Jacobs
2. Janus Venter
1. Schalk Ferreira
16. Wilmar Arnoldi
17. Cameron Dawson
18. Beertjie van Vuuren
19. Thembelani Bholi
20. Gideon van der Merwe
21. Tian Meyer
22. Siya Masuku
23. Cohen Jasper

ACTION-PACKED MATCH DAY FOR THE FANS

The Toyota Challenge is a new kind of rugby tournament: one where every victory earns a prize of R250 000 and where players will do everything in their power to win cash bonuses for explosive play.

Players making the most tackles, line breaks and turnovers on the ground win cash prizes.

“The Player of the match” will win R10 000 for every match while the supporter who posts the most social media posts during the match with hashtag #ToyotaLegendSupport will win R10 000 and be crowned “Supporter of the match”!

Regulations, as prescribed by the Department of Cooperative Governance and SA Rugby’s “Guidelines for the return of spectators to sport events”, limit spectator numbers in the stadium to 2 000.

Gates open at 16:30 and spectators are urged to come early and to note that the following has to be presented to gain entrance to the Toyota Stadium on a matchday:

Oupa het vet geword

Cheetahs playing against the school of the blind

Blake wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:34 am

Sards wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:26 am Why isn't Willemse selected for the boks dude....I thought he was our multiskilled back. Shocking that Junktjies is even better than him

He got concussed in the Wales match where he was starting you numpty.

I am playing with ouboet not you .
I don't play with children