James Verity-Amm will play fullback for the Cheetahs against Racing 92. Picture: Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images Coach Frans Steyn made no changes for his team’s final match of the Challenge Cup, coming against Racing 92 at the iconic Paris La Défense Arena. The 7.30pm Sunday clash will be the Cheetahs’ final game of the competition.
They had lost their previous two matches, and last weekend’scancelled clash against Ulsterin the Netherlands was awarded as a bonus-point win to the visitors due to competition regulations. The Free Staters face a formidable challenge against the hosts, who, despite sitting near the lower reaches of the Top 14 standings, have recorded seven wins from 14 matches and remain unbeaten at home this season. Racing 92 will be determined to protect that record in Paris.
OPINION:EPCR set controversial precedent with Cheetahs v Ulster decision Steyn said they wish to finish the competition on a high. “We really gave ourselves a shot at still qualifying before the Ulster game,” he said. “For all of us, we want to go out with a proper performance.
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If it is a win, it’s a win, and if it’s a loss, it’s a loss. We’re going to go out swinging and playing our style of rugby.” As a former player,Steynsaid, “I know Racing – if they pitch on the day, then it will be difficult, but I have confidence in the guys that they will be up for it.” The team that was selected for the game against Ulster will faceRacing 92. A couple of changes were made from round two: Dux Manyama will start, with Cameron Dawson providing cover on the bench.
Sisonke Vumazonke replaces the injured Pierre Uys (face fracture), and Jaco van der Walt returns as flyhalf after a hamstring injury. The centres are Zander du Plessis and De-an Ackermann. Munier Hartzenberg will be wearing the number 14 jersey with James Verity-Amm on fullback. Injuries:Victor Sekekete and Pierre Uys (facial fractures) and Juan Venter (shoulder).
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