New signing Jaco van der Walt will start at flyhalf for the Cheetahs against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.
The 31-year-old former Scotland international recently moved to Bloemfontein from the Vodacom Bulls, where his game time was limited.
After missing the playoffs last season, the Cheetahs are determined to reassert themselves.
“We’re in a tough pool and will face strong opponents, but we have a good plan and a healthy squad,” said coach Frans Steyn. “This is an opportunity to show the quality of our players.”
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Captain Louis van der Westhuizen added: “It’s always good to measure yourself against the best. The boys are excited to be back in Europe and to test ourselves against a quality team.”
FRANS: Jaco will be good for Cheetahs
CHEETAHS – 15 Michael Annies, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 De-an Ackermann, 12 Zander du Plessis, 11 Prince Nkabinde, 10 Jaco van der Walt, 9 Marco Jansen van Vuren, 8 Gideon van der Merwe, 7 Juan Venter, 6 Pierre Uys, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Carl Wegner, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Louis van der Westhuizen (c), 1 Cameron Dawson.
Bench: 16 Vernon Paulo, 17 Tielman Nieuwoudt, 18 Frankie Dos Reis, 19 Sisonke Vumazonke, 20 Neels Volschenk, 21 Daniel Maarten, 22 Jandré Nel, 23 Cohen Jasper.
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New signing Jaco van der Walt will start at flyhalf for the Cheetahs against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.
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