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Guinness Pro 14 CEO Welcome Message

Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd Message

Toyota Sponsor’s Message

Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles

Toyota Cheetahs Player Profiles

Free State Rugby Union Message

Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster

Guinness Pro 14 Fixtures & Results

FREE STATE CHEETAHS (PTY) LTD MESSAGECHEETAHS

It is indeed for me as chairman of Toyota Free State Cheetahs a great privilege to welcome each and every one at this evening’s Guinness PRO 14 match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Munster.

We welcome our opponents, Munster and their supporters travelling along from Ireland to Toyota Stadium. The encounter promises to raise all levels of excitement.

We wish the Toyota Cheetahs team and coaching staff well for today’s encounter. We are proud of the team’s performance and I wish Rory and his team with the encounter today.

I would like to extend a warm word of welcome to the CEO and the President of SARU, Mr Jurie Roux and Mr. Mark Alexander and Guinness PRO14 CEO, Mr Martin Anayi as well as the Tournament Director, Mr David Jordan and Guinness PRO14 Commercial and Marketing Manager, Mr. Dermont Rigley. Free State Rugby is honoured to have ex-Cheetahs- and ex Munster coach, Rassie Erasmus – the new Springbok Coach in attendance tonight.

To all our supporters and friends – may you enjoy this match and entertainment in Toyota Stadium. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you to each and every suite holder, season ticket holder and supporter who believes in the Toyota Cheetahs and are looking forward to the game with anticipation.

I also would like to express a very sincere word of thanks to Toyota for sponsoring the Stadium, Cheetahs and for their great support for rugby in this regard. Thank you to all our loyal sponsors who have been with us through thick and thin.

Ryno OppermanChairman

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There is barely time to draw breath from another thrilling Guinness PRO14 round before we enter into another high-stakes weekend.

We have the most compelling club rugby competition in the world and Round 19 showed that with some edge-of-the-seat action. There were the amazing comebacks from Cardi� Blues and Dragons before last minute scores from Toyota Cheetahs and Benetton saw them win by just two points in 50-plus thrillers. Congratulations to Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Munster who have now qualified for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series and there are still six other teams across both Conferences still in the mix for a top-three finish. Add to that Ospreys and Connacht, who can still reach a Champions Cup Play-O�, and you have 11 teams with something to play for this weekend.

Ulster ended their poor run with their first win on the road in 2018 with a bonus point win over Edinburgh to give themselves a chance of a Final Series place and this Friday’s visit to the Kingspan Stadium by Ospreys should be a cracker.

Munster continue their South African leg against their fellow Conference A high-fliers the Toyota Cheetahs while third meets second in Conference B at BT Murrayfield as Edinburgh and Scarlets push Leinster hard at the top.Guinness PRO14 Final Series – How it Stands

Semi-Final Qualifier 1: Munster* (A2) v Edinburgh (B3) Semi-Final Qualifier 2: Scarlets (B2) v Toyota Cheetahs (A3)Semi-Final 1: Leinster* (B1) v Munster or EdinburghSemi-Final 2: Glasgow Warriors* (A1) v Scarlets or Toyota Cheetahs *Qualified for Final Series

Looking ahead to the final round of fixtures on Saturday, April 28, we have an eight-hour feast of action across all five countries to look forward to.

All seven derby fixtures will be screened live throughout the day starting with the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and finishing with Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors. Round 21, Saturday, April 282pm (3pm local) Southern Kings v Toyota Cheetahs, live on SuperSport3.05pm Dragons v Scarlets, live on BBC2 Wales3.05pm Connacht v Leinster, live on TG45pm (6pm local) Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby Club, Live on Eurosport Italia5.35pm Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, live on TG45.35pm Cardi� Blues v Ospreys, live on S4C7.45pm Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, live on Sky Sports Action

By the time the final whistle goes in the Scottish capital we will know the six qualifiers vying for a place in the final on May 26 but no matter who you support, you can guarantee your place at Aviva Stadium. For the first time the O�cial Guinness PRO14 Final Fanzone will combine with the Dublin 7s to produce a two-day ‘Festival of Rugby’ where you can soak up the atmosphere ahead of the Final with live music, bars, premium areas and player appearances all on o�er.

To get involved in the Dublin 7s as a player visit http://bit.ly/GuinnessPRO14Dublin7sPlayerEntry to enter your team and save money on your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket. And wherever you’re coming from to Dublin you can rely on Gullivers Sports Travel to arrange tickets, hotels and flights as our O�cial Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series – see www.gulliverstravel.co.uk.For all your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket needs, including the Fanzone, get along to www.ticketmaster.ie now and get your pick of the best seats before it’s too late. Prices start at €10 for children and €35 for adults.

Enjoy the game,

Martin AnayiChief Executive O�cer

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Welcome to today’s Guinness Pro 14 match here at Toyota Stadium.

It is amazing how rugby has changed over the past 12 months. This time last year the Toyota Cheetahs were in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament and now they face new, exciting and sometimes unknown opposition in the Pro14 tourna-ment.

A year is a long time in rugby it seems.Still, there are things that haven’t changed, things that have improved and things that will improve even more.

Not only are the Toyota Cheetahs doing ground-breaking work by competing against the best of the Northern Hemi-sphere, they are charting a new way forward and creating a breeding ground of players who understand the conditions, and what it takes to succeed in this new environment.

This has always been the Toyota Cheetahs way, to play an attractive brand of rugby and to develop top class players that South Africa can be proud of. Toyota has always been the catalyst for success in supporting the players in the team and our partnership is stronger than ever, ensuring the Toyota Cheetahs can enter this bold new world with both confidence and strength.

To Franco Smith and his team, we stand with you as you enter this new battle-ground, this new challenge that will both

test us and show the world what we are made of. We applaud the fighting spirit that you have and the opportunity to show new markets and new regions what Toyota Cheetahs rugby means to all of us.We will be beside you as you embark on this new challenge, and will continue to show the support we have provided over the past few years as not only a sponsor, but as a proud partner of Toyota Chee-tahs.

To the opposition – welcome to Toyota Stadium. The battles will be tough and uncompromising, but we are sure you will experience some of our world-famous Free State hospitality during your stay.

Enjoy the match

Andrew KirbyPresident and CEO of Toyota South Africa

TOYOTA SPONSOR’S MESSAGE

FREE STATE RUGBY UNION MESSAGE

It is a privilege for me as President of the Free State Rugby Union to welcome everyone at tonight’s Guinness PRO14 in Toyota Stadium.

We are privileged to be hosting the CEO and the President of SARU, Mr Jurie Roux and Mr. Mark Alexander and Guinness PRO14 CEO, Mr Martin Anayi as well as the Tournament Director, Mr David Jordan and Guinness PRO14 Commercial and Marketing Manager, Mr. Dermont Rigley.

Word of welcome to the two teams, the Toyota Cheetahs and our opponents from Ireland, Munster as well as all their fans who travel along. We hope that you’ve enjoyed your stay in the City of Roses.

Thank you to our all our wonderful sponsors, suite holders, season ticket

holders and supporters. Your loyal support encourages the team and motivates them to reach bigger heights. It’s great to see the level of passion and commitment of fans who live and breathe every kick, every hit, every call and every try.

May you all enjoy this day and especially the camaraderie of rugby friends across hemispheres.

Jerry Segwaba President

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William Small-SmithClayton Blommetjies

Jacques du ToitCharles Marais

Tom BothaRynier Bernardo

Henco VenterZee Mkhabela

Clinton SwartAJ Coertzen

Rory DuncanAshwell Rafferty

Brian ScottNiall ScannellJohn RyanGerbrandt GroblerBilly HollandPeter O’Mahony (c)Jack O’DonoghueRobin CopelandJames HartJJ HanrahanDarren SweetnamDan GogginSammy ArnoldAndrew ConwaySimon Zebo

Rhys MarshallDave KilcoyneStephen ArcherDave O’CallaghanConor OliverConor MurrayIan KeatleyRory Scannell

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Referee: Mike AdamsonAssistant Referees: Lloyd Linton, Ben Crouse

TMO: Shaun Veldsman

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27 April Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs TBC

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1 September Ulster vs Toyota Cheetahs 42 – 19

9 September Munster vs Toyota Cheetahs 51 – 18

16 September Toyota Cheetahs vs Zebre 54 – 39

22 September Toyota Cheetahs vs Leinster 38 – 19

29 September Toyota Cheetahs vs Ospreys 44 – 25

6 October Toyota Cheetahs vs Glasgow 26 – 29

28 October Zebre vs Toyota Cheetahs 23 – 24

4 November Connacht vs Toyota Cheetahs 23 – 15

24 November Toyota Cheetahs vs Edinburgh 33 - 13

2 December Toyota Cheetahs vs Scarlets 28 – 21

6 January Benetton vs Toyota Cheetahs 27 – 21

13 January Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs 21 – 45

20 January Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings 45 – 24

10 February Cardiff Blues vs Toyota Cheetahs 25 – 20

16 February Glasgow vs Toyota Cheetahs 37 – 23

24 February Ospreys vs Toyota Cheetahs 27 – 26

3 March Toyota Cheetahs vs Connacht 26 – 25

23 March Dragons vs Toyota Cheetahs 17 – 29