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Evardi Boshoff on earning a rare start against the Griffons
The Toyota Cheetahs are expected to make changes to their team that will tackle the Griffons in Welkom on Sunday in round two of the Currie Cup. The centre, Evardi Boshoff, is set for a rare start in place of the seasoned Robert Ebersohn in the major change to the…
Mark Charlton - Reflecting on their successful CSA 4-Day Division 2 title defence
The Northern Cape Heat coach, Mark Charlton, is delighted with his team’s effort after winning the CSA 4-Day Division 2 title for a second year running. The Heat won the series after finishing on 113.54 points after six matches. They went through the series unbeaten with three wins, while three…
Gustav du Rand - The Griquas hosting the Sharks
The Griquas are ready for the challenge that lies ahead of Sunday when they welcome the Sharks to Kimberley in round two of the Currie Cup. The Peacock Blues will target a first win of the tournament, while the Sharks in turn want to build on the momentum from their…
Mark Charlton on his SA20 experience with the Paarl Royals
The Northern Cape Heat coach, Mark Charlton, has reflected on his time in the SA20 series fondly and feels that the inaugural tournament was an outstanding advertisement for South African cricket. Charlton was an assistant coach to JP Duminy at the semi-finalists, the Paarl Royal. During the tournament Charlton got…
Siba Xamlashe on first Cheetahs appearance
The new Toyota Cheetahs winger, Siba Xamlashe, is relishing the opportunity to get his first run for his new team when they tackle the Griffons this afternoon in a warm-up game. The two teams will meet in Bloemfontein this afternoon as they both build towards the Currie Cup that will…
Chloe Tryon on beating New Zealand
The Proteas reignited their ICC T20 World Cup campaign on Monday night with an emphatic 65-run win over the highly rated New Zealand in Paarl. The win was the Proteas first of the campaign after suffering a narrow 3-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament…
Charan Moore on receiving SA colours
The 2023 Dakar Rally champion, Charan Moore, has received his Protea colours following his successful campaign in Saudi Arabia earlier in the year. The Ladybrand local won the Malle Moto class at the grueling rally in January. Moore was recognized for his achievements at the Dakar during the annual Motorsport…
FS Cricket CEO Johan van Heerden on Bloemfontein ODI's
The Free State Cricket Union is over joyed with the tremendous success of the first two One-Day Internationals in Bloemfontein on the weekend. The Proteas claimed an historic series win against England with a 27-run win on Friday and a five-wicket victory on Sunday. This was the first time the…
Donald Ramphadi - Reaching the Australian Open wheelchair tennis final
South African wheelchair tennis star Donald Ramphadi reached his first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open Wheelchair Championships at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. Ramphadi and his Brazilian partner, Ymanitu Silva, upset second seeds Andy Lapthorne of the United Kingdom and American David Wagner in straight sets (7-5, 6-3) in…
Shukri Conrad - More aggresive cricket against England
The Proteas caretaker coach, Shukri Conrad, has hinted that the team will be adopting a different approach with the bat in the One-Day International series against England in Bloemfontein and Kimberley. Conrad has long been an advocate of more aggressive and positive batting when it comes to limited overs cricket…
Ross van Reenen - I'm proud of the boys
The CEO of Free State Rugby, Ross van Reenen, has hailed the Toyota Cheetahs character after they managed to advance to the round of 16 in the European Challenge Cup. Against all the odds the Cheetahs managed to secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament. After being…
David Miller - Importance of the South Africa vs. English ODI series
The destructive Proteas batter, David Miller, has highlighted the importance of the three-match One-Day International series against England that gets underway in Bloemfontein on Friday. The first two ODI’s will be played in Bloemfontein with the third and final match set to take place in Kimberley next week. The goal…
Gideon van der Merwe - Close to a return to the park
The fiery Toyota Cheetahs flanker, Gideon van der Merwe, is expected to be fit and available for the upcoming Currie Cup and the teams European Challenge Cup round of 16 clash against Toulon. Van der Merwe has spent a lengthy period on the sidelines due to a long-term injury and…
Hawies Fourie - Siya Masuku's last minute penalty winner
The Toyota Cheetahs coach, Hawies Fourie, has praised the penalty kick the flyhalf, Siya Masuku, landed on Sunday night to send the team through to the round of 16 in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The match against Section Paloise was deadlocked at 6-6 in the 82nd minute when the pivot…
Charan Moore - Winning the 2023 Dakar Rally Malle Moto Class
The Free Stater, Charan Moore, has won the Malle Moto Class of the 2023 Dakar Rally that concluded yesterday in Saudi Arabia. The Ladybrand local competed in the Dakar for the just the second time after making his debut last year. The Malle Moto Class is considered to be the…
Malibongwe Maketa - Josh Hazlewood injury
The Proteas aren’t too fazed about the fact the in-form Australian seamer, Josh Hazlewood, won't play in the 1st Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Hazlewood has been ruled out for the Test in Queensland due to a quad strain. While it is a blow for the Baggy Greens, the…
Hawies Fourie - Oupa Mohoje performance against Section Paloise
The Toyota Cheetahs flanker Oupa Mohoje will know his fate today after appearing before an European Challenge Cup disciplinary committee last night. The Springbok loose-forward was cited for a dangerous tackle on the centre, Yvan Reilhac, during last week’s 21-16 win over Section Paloise in Pau. The incident occurred during…
Marnus Labuschange - Close to my heart
The Australian batter, Marnus Labuschagne, is excited to face South Africa for the first time in a Test series which will be getting underway on Friday in Brisbane. The Klerksdorp-born batter is one of the star performers with the willow for the Baggy Greens, and while he has also already…
Charl Langeveldt - Early wickets at the Gabba will be key
The Proteas will be hunting for early wickets when they battle it out with Australia from Friday in the 1st Test at the Gabba. The Proteas wrapped up their preparations for the 1st Test yesterday by playing to a draw against the Cricket Australia XI at the Allan Border Oval…
Charl Langeveldt - Gerald Coetzee
The Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt believes that the ITEC Knights seamer, Gerald Coetzee, is an exciting prospect for South Africa. Coetzee played his first senior game for South Africa over the last four days against the Cricket Australia XI and he made an immediate impression by taking a hat-trick…