The Toyota Cheetahs kept their SA Cup campaign firmly on track with a convincing 52–19 victory over Eastern Province at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon. The result marked their second win, ensuring they remain within touching distance of the top four as the race for the semi-finals intensifies.
The Free Staters were clinical from the outset, striking early and maintaining scoreboard pressure throughout the contest. Cohen Jasper opened the try-scoring with a well-finished effort, before Michael Annies and Carl Wegner crossed to push the hosts toward a commanding halftime position.
Wegner’s first try, converted by Jaco van der Walt, helped set up a 24–5 halftime lead, with EP’s only response coming through Mpho Ntsane out wide.
The Cheetahs maintained their momentum after the break, with Wegner grabbing his second try shortly after the restart. Their power up front allowed them to control territory and possession, resulting in further tries for Neels Volschenk, Munier Hartzenberg, and a hat-trick try for Jasper.
Van der Walt remained composed off the tee, delivering six conversions to underline his influence on proceedings. EP showed resilience in patches, with Ntsane grabbing his second try and Jaydon Bantom finishing well near the end.
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The weekend’s results mean Griquas remain in pole position on 20 points, three clear of SWD and the Pumas (both on 17 points), while Boland fell to fourth on 15 points, two ahead of fourth-placed Cheetahs.
The leading quartet are followed by the Cheetahs on 12 points, Griffons (10), Valke (seven), Leopards (six), EP (two) and winless Border (0 points).
Toyota Cheetahs 52 (24), Eastern Province 19 (5)
- Cheetahs – Tries: Cohen Jasper (3), Carl Wegner (2), Neels Volschenk, Munier Hartzenberg, Michael Annies. Conversions: Jaco van der Walt (6).
- Eastern Province – Tries: Mpho Ntsane (2), Jaydon Bantom. Conversions: Maxwell Klaasen (2).
