Griquas tweak for Cheetahs clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Griquas head coach Pieter Bergh has made minor changes to the Currie Cup team that will face the Cheetahs on Saturday.

Coming from a bye, the Griquas have been out of action for three weeks.

In the backline, Ashlon Davids comes it at fullback. He replaces Rynhardt Jonker, who moves to the centre.

Alex-Zander Du Plessis, the regular inside centre, takes over the No.10 jersey.

Du Plessis, who has been very impressive with his boot, takes over the flyhalf role from George Whitehead.

The 33-year-old Whitehead will provide cover on the bench.

There are no changes in the pack.

Neil Otto will lead the team as captain.

Griquas: 15 Ashlon Davids, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Alex-Zander Du Plessis, 9 Johan Mulder, 8 Sibabalo Qoma, 7 Hanru Sirgel, 6 Niel Otto (captain), 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Johan Retief, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Janco Uys, 1 Kudzwai Dube.

Replacements: 16 Gustav du Rand, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Andries Schutte, 19 Cameron Lindsay, 20 Carl Els, 21 Stefan Ungerer, 22 George Whitehead, 23 Christopher Hollis.

Date: Saturday, May 28

Venue: Griquas Park, Kimberley

Kick-off: 14.30 (12.30 GMT)

Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni

Assistant Referees: Phumzile Mbewu, Local

TMO: Christie du Preez