It's all change for Griquas
Griquas coach Pote Human has made several changes to his team for the Central Unions derby on Saturday.
The men from Kimberley host the Free State Cheetahs in a Currie Cup Round Three match – the first of three back-to-back games that could have a crucial baring on the season.
The return from suspension of star utility back Willie le Roux means there is a big backline reshuffle.
Le Roux starts in the No.15 jersey, with last week's fullback Francois Brummer moving back to flyhalf, where he played in Week One, and Marnitz Boshoff dropping down to the replacement bench after overcoming a rib injury.
Jannie Boshoff, who has made a full recovery from a hamstring injury, returns on the right wing and Wilmaure Louw drops out of the matchday 22.
Walter Venter is also back after missing the opening weeks and he will start at inside centre, with Stefan Watermeyer moving one out to No.13 – with Jean Stemmet dropping out.
The bench also shows a few changes – Ivan Espag coming in for the injured Jaco Nepgen and Richard Lawson dropping out to make room for Boshoff.
Griquas: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Jannie Boshoff, 13 Stefan Watermeyer, 12 Walter Venter, 11 Rocco Jansen, 10 Francois Brummer, 9 Jacques Coetzee, 8 Leon Karemaker, 7 Justin Downey, 6 Wesley Wilkins, 5 Martin Muller, 4 Ligtoring Landman, 3 Lourens Adriaanse, 2 Ryno Barnes (captain), 1 Steph Roberts.
Replacements: 16 Matthew Dobson, 17 Janro van Niekerk, 18 Ivann Espag, 19 Frikkie Spies, 20 Chase Minnaar, 21 Marnus Hugo, 22 Marnitz Boshoff.
Date: Saturday, August 25
Venue: GWK Park, Kimberley
Kick-off: 15.00 (13.00 GMT)
Referee: Craig Joubert
Assistant referees: Sindile Mayende, Reuben Rossouw
TMO: Shaun Veldsman
