Hartzenberg returns from injury for the Cheetahs

August 23, 2024
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The Free State Cheetahs welcome the Lions to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 24 August, at 17:00.

Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn: "I think we know the challenges they bring to the game, and we need to match that. We look forward to this weekend's game – the big catfight in South African rugby. So, I think everybody knows it will be a big challenge, but we are looking forward to it."

"We made a lot of mistakes last weekend against the Sharks. You must give credit to the Sharks. Their plan worked better than ours. We have to be better this weekend to win, and everyone worked hard this week to get to that point."

Schalk Ferreira, loosehead prop: "I think in South Africa, in general, we don't see a scrum as a set piece just to get a ball out. It is a point of attack for us, like the rest of South Africa. I think Daan (Human) 's impact in South Africa is that we don't just go through the motions. We don't just pick the guys on the bench because they are the second-best. They are there for impact. I think the combination of Vernon, Cameron, and Robert works really well."

"We have a small squad, but the pressure keeps everybody on their toes. Nothing is free, and you have to work for your spot. The pressure in our live sessions is brutal. It is because we are fighting for the position, and there is no dead weight."

The team was announced with changes.

Munier Hartzenberg returns from injury and will wear the number 14 jersey, with Daniel Kasende on left wing. Aidon Davis moves to eight man, replacing the injured Jeandrè Rudolph with Oupa Mohoje next to him.

Mzwanele Zito replaced Carl Wegner; the props are Schalk Ferreira and Robert Hunt. Hencus van Wyk and Aranos Coetzee will provide cover on the bench. Ulrich Stander and Sisonke Vumazonke are new on the bench.

Free State Cheetahs