Western Province aims for accuracy against Cheetahs in Currie Cup clash

Western Province aims for accuracy against Cheetahs in Currie Cup clash

WP add Junior Springbok flair to side to face Cheetahs

Western Province have been boosted by the inclusion of two Junior Springbok world champions in their starting line-up to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 16 August. Riley Norton and Gino Cupido have been included in the starting XV for the Currie Cup encounter at Toyota Stadium, which kicks off at 14:00. Senior debut Joel Leotlela is on the left wing and will link up with Sevens stars Shilton van Wyk and Tristan Leyds in a speedy b…

Smith cleared to start for Cheetahs

Franco Smith has shaken off an ankle scare to take his place at flyhalf when the Cheetahs host Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 25-year-old playmaker looked in danger of missing out on his first home Currie Cup start this week after hobbling out of training on Tuesday. However, he has recovered in time to run out in the No 10 jersey, with veteran fullback Clayton Blommetjies named on the bench as cover. The Cheetahs will also ha…