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Cheetahs change it up for Griquas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Free State Cheetahs coach Daan Human was forced to make of a number of changes to the side that will take on Griquas on Saturday.

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The FS Cheetahs travel to Kimberly to lock horns against the bottom of the log Griquas.

In the pack, Johan Kotze comes in at loosehead prop with Kevin Stevens providing cover on the bench.

In the back row, Daniel Maartens will start on flank in place of Niell Jordaan, who has has been selected for the PRO14 team.

Abongile Nonkontwana moves to blindside flank and Stephan Malan takes the NO.8 to conclude the loose trio combination.

In the backline, Vuyani Maqina will be replacing the injured Lloyd Greeff (ankle) on the left wing.

Stefan van Schalkwyk and Ryno Eksteen are new to the bench.

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While Van Schalkwyk will be making his Currie Cup debut if he sets foot on the field.

Free State Cheetahs: 15 Adriaan Carelse, 14 Ali Mgijima, 13 Carel-Jan Coetzee, 12 Tertius Kruger, 11 Vuyani Maqina, 10 Ernst Stapelberg, 9 Rudy Paige (Captain), 8 Stephan Malan, 7 Abongile Nonkontwana, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Dennis Vissier, 4 Louis Conradie, 3 Gunther Janse van Vuuren, 2 Reincah Venter, 1 Johan Kotze.
Replacements: 16 Kevin Stevens, 17 Jannes Snyman, 18 Stefan van Schalkwyk, 19 Nardus Erasmus, 20 Luigy van Jaarsveld, 21 Dian Badenhorst, 22 Ryno Eksteen.

Date: Saturday, September 15
Venue: Griqua Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 17.15 (15.15 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant referees: Jaco Kotze, Nico Schmahl
TMO: JJ Wagner

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