The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Wales on Monday, where they will be facing Scarlets for their third EPCR Challenge Cup match on Friday, 13 January.

Coach Hawies Fourie said: “The Scarlets are very well organised on the attack, keeping the ball through numerous phases, so we must be sharp on defence. We expect them to be dangerous on their home ground.”

The team will miss two quality players, Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn. They were withdrawn from the touring squad at the last moment due to injury.

This offers an opportunity for Rewan Kruger and Andell Loubser to take their game to the next level. Tapiwa Mafura and Branden de Kock will provide cover on the bench.

Louis van der Westhuizen and Marko Janse van Rensburg switch places with Louis in the starting line-up.

Alulutho Tshakweni returns from injury as a reserve prop. Sibabalo Qoma will wear the number 7 jersey, with Daniel Maartens on reserve.

History will be made at the Parc y Scarlets on Friday, with an all-women’s team taking charge of the EPCR Challenge Cup game between the Scarlets and Toyota Cheetahs.

Match officials: The referee is Hollie Davidson (Scotland). She will be assisted by Sara Cox (England) and Clara Munarini (Italy). The TMO is Claire Hodnett (England).

Next match: Round 4, Pool B: Toyota Cheetahs vs Section Paloise on Sunday, 22 January, at 16:15 (17:15 SA time).

Toyota Cheetahs Team for Scarlets clash:

Andell Loubser, Daniel Kasende, David Brits, Reinhardt Fortuin, Munier Hartzenberg, Siya Masuku, Rewan Kruger, Friedle Olivier, Sibabalo Qoma, Jeandré Rudolph, Victor Sekekete (Captain), Rynier Bernardo, Aranos Coetzee, Louis van der Westhuizen, Schalk Ferreira.

Marko Janse van Rensburg, Alulutho Tshakweni, Hencus van Wyk, Mzwanele Zito, Daniel Maartens, Branden de Kock, Robert Ebersohn, Tapiwa Mafura.

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