Neels Volschenk - Ugly win against the SWD Eagles
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The Toyota Cheetahs climbed to third on the SA Cup log after a stirring second-half comeback in George, overturning a half-time deficit to beat the SWD Eagles 26-17 and secure a valuable bonus point.
The visitors from the Free State found themselves on the back foot early on, trailing 17-5 at the break as the Eagles, coached by Heyneke Meyer, went in search of a fifth straight win. But the Cheetahs’ bench made a decisive impact after the interval, shifting the momentum and ultimately the result.
Captain Volschenk admitted his side made life difficult for themselves but praised their resilience.
The visitors from the Free State found themselves on the back foot early on, trailing 17-5 at the break as the Eagles, coached by Heyneke Meyer, went in search of a fifth straight win. But the Cheetahs’ bench made a decisive impact after the interval, shifting the momentum and ultimately the result.
Captain Volschenk admitted his side made life difficult for themselves but praised their resilience.
