Cheetahs forced into late change
The Cheetahs have lost eight of their last 10 encounters and have lost all three of their games on their tour to Australia against the Rebels, Reds and the Waratahs.
The Bloemfontein outfit recorded their first victory in Round Three against the Sunwolves and again overcame the Asian side in Round Eight, securing a record 92-17 triumph at home.
The Kings have only won one match against the Sunwolves in Round Six, sealing the game 33-28.
Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Francois Venter (captain), 12 Michael van der Spuy, 11 Raymond Rhule, 10 Fred Zeilinga, 9 Shaun Venter, 8 Uzair Cassiem, 7 Teboho Mohoje, 6 Paul Schoeman, 5 Francois Uys, 4 Lodewyk de Jager, 3 Nicolaas van Dyk, 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld, 1 Charles Marais.
Replacements: 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Retshegofaditswe Nche, 18 Luan de Bruin, 19 Henco Venter, 20 Carl Wegner, 21 Tian Meyer, 22 Niel Marais, 23 Nico Lee.
Date: Saturday, May 14
Kick-off: 17.05 (15.05 GMT)
Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Referee: Federico Anselmi (Argentina)
Assistant referees: Stuart Berry (South Africa), AJ Jacobs (South Africa)
TMO: Johan Greeff (South Africa)