PRO14 Round 14 Highlights: Cheetahs v Zebre Rugby
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The Cheetahs kept their play-off hopes alive with an emphatic 61-28 home win over Zebre in round 14 of the Pro14. The Cheetahs got off to the perfect start with an early try, but Zebre hit back shortly after with their first score to lead 7-5. It was all Cheetahs for the remainder of the first half, with the hosts crossing for a further three tries to take a comfortable 26-7 lead into the break. The Cheetahs went over for a fifth try early in the second half, but Zebre ran in two tries in quick succession to stay in the match trailing 33-21. However, with just under 20 minutes to play the Cheetahs scored two tries a few minutes apart to all but wrap up the match at 47-21. Zebre hit back with a try, with the Cheetahs also picking up a red card, but despite their numerical disadvantage, the hosts went over for two late tries to bring their tally for the match up to nine and seal a resounding victory.