The Toyota Cheetahs travelled to Italy this week, where they will host Scarlets on Saturday, 17 December, in their second EPCR Challenge Cup match.

Kick-off at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma is at 16:15 (17:15 SA time).

Coach Hawies Fourie said: “Izak (van der Westhuizen, forwards coach) has put in much time on the line-outs this week and I’m confident we will be sharp on Saturday. We expect Scarlets to target us there and we are expecting a fierce battle.” Said, Coach Hawies Fourie

The team for the encounter with a couple of changes from last week:

On hooker, Marko Janse van Rensburg and Louis van der Westhuizen switch places with Marko in the starting line-up. Rynier Bernardo will be starting, and Mzwanele Zito will provide cover on the bench.

Daniel Maartens will be starting on nr 6 flank next to Friedle Olivier. Maartens replace Oupa Mohoje, who was suspended for three weeks after an incident in the match against Pau, Jeandre Rudolph will wear the nr. 8 jersey.

Munier Hartzenbeg plays left wing, and Mafura move to fullback to replace the injured Frans Steyn (hamstring).

Toyota Cheetahs team sheet:

15. Tapiwa Mafura
14. Daniel Kasende
13. David Brits
12. Reinhardt Fortuin
11. Munier Hartzenberg
10. Siya Masuku
9. Ruan Pienaar
8. Jeandré Rudolph
7. Friedle Olivier
6. Daniel Maartens
5. Victor Sekekete (Captain)
4. Rynier Bernardo
3. Aranos Coetzee
2. Marko Janse van Rensburg
1. Schalk Ferreira

16. Louis van der Westhuizen
17. Mzamo Majola
18. Hencus van Wyk
19. Mzwanele Zito
20. Sibabalo Qoma
21. Rewan Kruger
22. Robert Ebersohn
23. Cohen Jasper

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