Cheetahs opt for continuity
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: At the back of a commanding 38-25 win over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, the Cheetahs travel to Nelspruit to take on the Pumas on Saturday.
The Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie has opted for continuity as he made minor changes to his side that will take the field.
The changes in the starting XV are in the backline.
Daniel Kasende will be starting on right wing and Rosko Specman moves to left wing.
The former BlitzBoks superstar replaces the injured Enver Brandt.
Springbok Ruan Pienaar will captain the team.
While, Marnus van der Merwe and Cohen Jasper will make their return to the bench.
Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 David Brits, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Ruan Pienaar (Captain), 8 Mihlali Mosi, 7 Andisa Ntsila, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Aidon Davis, 3 Marne Coetzee, 2 Louis van der Westhuizen, 1 Schalk Ferreira
Replacements: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Sergio Moreira, 20 Jeandre Rudolph, 21 Rewan Kruger, 22 Reinhardt Fortuin, 23 Cohen Jasper.
Date: Saturday, February 19
Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
Kick-off: 14.30 (12.30 GMT)
Referee: Morne Ferreira
Assistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Local
TMO: Egon Seconds