Izak van der Westhuizen - Zebre

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The Toyota Cheetahs will approach their EPCR Challenge Cup match against Zebre in Amsterdam as if it is a knockout game.
Following back-to-back defeats to Perpignan and Cardiff Rugby during the first two rounds, Sunday’s match in the Netherlands is a must-win match in order for the team to stand a chance of reaching the next round.
The team from Bloemfontein has been plagued with injuries to key players again, however, they are quietly confident.
The coach, Izak van der Westhuizen, told OFM Sport that the win will not be handed to them on a silver platter.
10 Jan 1AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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