Cheetahs lose at home to Brumbies
The Cheetahs might now be playing at home after a long time on the road in the Super 14, but it doesn’t seem as if their results are likely to change.
The Cheetahs might now be playing at home after a long time on the road in the Super 14, but it doesn’t seem as if their results are likely to change.
All Blacks flanker Adam Thomson scored two tries to help the Otago Highlanders to a bonus-point 32-8 victory over the Cheetahs.
The Auckland Blues remain in touch with the Super 14 competition leaders after thrashing the bottom-placed Central Cheetahs 46-12 on Friday.
All Blacks winger Hosea Gear scored a try in each half to lead the Wellington Hurricanes to a 29-12 victory over South Africa’s Cheetahs on Saturday.
The Force opened their Super 14 account with a 16-10 victory over a dogged Cheetahs team in hot and humid conditions in Perth on Friday.
The Free State Cheetahs put together an impressive display of exhilarating but controlled running rugby in beating the Valke 78-7 on Friday night.
In Bloemfontein last week the Cheetahs lost 23-5 to the Bulls in the Currie Cup and the likelihood is that they will not make the semifinals.