Frans Steyn - Changes and the Currie Cup

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The Toyota Cheetahs coach, Frans Steyn, is excited for what lies ahead albeit they were eliminated from the SA Cup on Saturday.
The Suzuki Griquas beat the Cheetahs 41-38 in Kimberley to set up a SA Cup final against the Pumas in Nelspruit.
The Cheetahs will take a break from the game now before starting to prepare for the Currie Cup.
The forward coach, Izak van der Westhuizen, has greeted the team, and he will now be replaced in the role by the former Springbok and Stormer hooker, Tiaan Liebenberg.
Steyn told OFM Sport that he is excited to see what Liebenberg will bring, while he hailed the departing Izak van der Westhuizen as a legend of Free State and Cheetahs rugby.
19 May 2025 3AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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