The Free State Cheetahs (formerly the Orange Free State), for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Free State Cheetahs, are a South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament. The cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family ( Felidae) that is unique in its speed while lacking climbing abilities Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Vodacom is a pan-African mobile telecommunications company and was the first cellular network in South Africa The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. A tournament (IPA) is a Competition involving a relatively large number of competitors all participating in a Sport or Game. They are governed by the Free State Rugby Union and are based at the 37,076-capacity Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" The Cheetahs are the current Currie Cup champions, beating the Golden Lions in the 2007 final. The Golden Lions are the main Rugby union for Johannesburg, South Africa, although they also represent a substantial portion of Gauteng Province This is their 3rd consecutive year as Currie Cup champions. For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series.
History
The Orange Free State Rugby Union was established in 1895, but did not make it to their first Currie Cup final appearance until 1973, when they lost to Northern Transvaal 30-22 at Loftus Versfeld. For the cricket competition originally known as the Currie Cup see SuperSport Series. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Just two seasons later, the Orange Free State met Northern Transvaal again in the Currie Cup final, losing 12-6 at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The following season, Orange Free State met the Western Province in the final, defeating them 33-16 in Bloemfontein, claiming their first Currie Cup championship. The next season, Orange Free State met Northern Transvaal in the Currie Cup final again, though Northern Transvaal defeated them 27-12 in Pretoria. For the fourth successive time, Orange Free State were in the final again, and again with Northern Transvaal, who defeated them 13-9.
They met Northern Transvaal in the 1981 season final. Northern Transvaal won 23-16. The Orange Free State/Free State Cheetahs made two final appearances in the 1990s, being runners-up to Transvaal and the Western Province in 1994 and 1997 respectively. In 2004, they were runners-up to the Blue Bulls in the final, however, the following season, the Free State defeated them in the final, 29 points to 25. The Free State finished at the top of the table of the 2006 season, and defeated the Sharks in their home semi to advance to their third final in as many years. The Cheetahs hosted the final, which ended in a 28-all draw after 20 minutes of extra-time.
In the 2007 season, the FS Cheetahs continued their great form, winning 13 of the 14 games before the finals. After beating the Blue Bulls in the semis at home, they won the Currie Cup for a third consecutive time by coming from behind to beat the Golden Lions by 20-18 in the final. The Golden Lions are the main Rugby union for Johannesburg, South Africa, although they also represent a substantial portion of Gauteng Province
Finals results
Currie Cup
| Season |
Winners |
Score |
Runner-up |
Venue |
| 1973 |
Northern Transvaal |
30 - 22 |
Orange Free State |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 1975 |
Northern Transvaal |
12 - 6 |
Orange Free State |
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| 1976 |
Orange Free State |
33 - 16 |
Western Province |
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| 1977 |
Northern Transvaal |
27 - 12 |
Orange Free State |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 1978 |
Northern Transvaal |
13 - 9 |
Orange Free State |
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| 1981 |
Northern Transvaal |
23 - 6 |
Orange Free State |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 1994 |
Transvaal1 |
56 - 35 |
Orange Free State |
Springbok Park, Bloemfontein |
| 1997 |
Western Province |
14 - 12 |
Free State Cheetahs2 |
Newlands, Cape Town |
| 2004 |
Blue Bulls3 |
42 - 33 |
Free State Cheetahs |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 2005 |
Free State Cheetahs |
29 - 25 |
Blue Bulls |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria |
| 2006 |
Free State Cheetahs |
28 - 284 |
Blue Bulls |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
| 2007 |
Free State Cheetahs |
20 - 18 |
Golden Lions1 |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein |
Notes
1 Transvaal are now known as the Golden Lions. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Golden Lions are the main Rugby union for Johannesburg, South Africa, although they also represent a substantial portion of Gauteng Province Springbok Park, is a cricket ground in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa. Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Western Province is a South African Rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament Newlands Stadium is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51900 people and is an all seater venue Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Blue Bulls, for sponsorship reasons named Vodacom Blue Bulls, or more popularly by the club's Afrikaans name die Blou Bulle, are The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" The Golden Lions are the main Rugby union for Johannesburg, South Africa, although they also represent a substantial portion of Gauteng Province The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom"
2 Orange Free State were renamed the Free State Cheetahs.
3 Northern Transvaal were renamed the Blue Bulls.
4 Game was a draw after 80+20minutes, thus the cup was shared.
Current squad
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- Flip van der Merwe
- Ryno van der Merwe
- Darron Nell
- Falie Oelschig
- Gavin Passens
- Giscard Pieters
- Barend Pieterse
- Jannie du Plessis
- Wian du Preez
- Herman Pretorius
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- Rich Verster
- Willem de Waal
- Sinethemba Zweni
- Corniel van Zyl
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Springboks
| Name |
Year |
| Boetie McHardy |
1912 |
| Hennie Potgieter |
1928 |
| Tiny Francis |
1931/32 |
| Jack Gage |
1933 |
| Lappies Hattingh |
1933 |
| Flip Geel |
1949 |
| Piet Wessels |
1951/52 |
| Basie Vivier |
1956 |
| Harry Walker |
1953 |
| Popeye Strydom |
1955 |
| Chris de Wilzem |
1956 |
| Bennie van Niekerk |
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| Gert Cilliers |
1963 |
| Nelie Smith |
1963 |
| John Wessels |
1965 |
| Piet Goosen |
1965 |
| Sakkie van Zyl |
1965 |
| Louis Slabber |
1965 |
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| Piet Greyling |
1967 |
| Joggie Jansen |
1970 |
| Jackie Snyman |
1974 |
| Gerrie Germishuys |
1974 |
| Leon Vogel |
1974 |
| Jan Schlebusch |
1974 |
| Johan de Bruyn |
1974 |
| Gerrie Sonnekus |
1974 |
| Kleintjie Grobler |
1974 |
| Rampie Stander |
1974 |
| André Bestbier |
1974 |
| Edrich Krantz |
1976 |
| De Wet Ras |
1976 |
| Theuns Stofberg |
1976 |
| Hermanus Potgieter |
1977 |
| Dirk Froneman |
1977 |
| Barry Wolmarans |
1977 |
| Martiens le Roux |
1980 |
| Gysie Pienaar |
1980 |
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External links
- Official website
- Cheetahs on SARugby.co.za
- Cheetahs on Suparugby. Meyer Bosman (born in Bethlehem South Africa on April 19 1984 is a South African rugby player who currently plays for the Central Cheetahs franchise Heinrich Wilhelm Brussow born (21 July 1986 in Bloemfontein, South Africa is a South African Rugby union footballer Michael Claassens born 29 January, 1982 in Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa is a Rugby union player for Bath Rugby Lucas "Kabamba" Floors (born 15 November 1980 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Eddie Fredericks (born 31 December, 1977) is a South African Rugby union footballer CJ van der Linde (born 27 August, 1980 in Welkom, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Jan Nathaniel "Jannie" du Plessis (born 16 November 1982 in Bethlehem, Free State) is a South African Rugby union Jacobus Petrus du Randt, better known as Os du Randt (born 8 September 1972 in Elliot South Africa) is a former South African Andre-Henri "Ollie" le Roux (born 10 May 1973 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape) is a Former South African Rugby union footballer Juan Smith (born 30 July 1981 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Gabriël Stephanus "Gaffie" du Toit (born 24 March 1977) is a South African Rugby union footballer Jack R Gage ( January 13[[ 899]]&mdash March 14[[ 970]] was an American Politician who served as the Democratic governor of Wyoming André Joubert (born 15 April 1964 in Ladysmith) is a former South African Rugby union player Andre-Henri "Ollie" le Roux (born 10 May 1973 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape) is a Former South African Rugby union footballer Brendan Venter (born 29 December 1969, Johannesburg South Africa) is a Rugby union footballer who played at and also coached for Jacobus Petrus du Randt, better known as Os du Randt (born 8 September 1972 in Elliot South Africa) is a former South African Rassie Erasmus (born 5 November 1972 in Despatch Eastern Cape, South Africa) is the current coach of the Stormers rugby franchise Jan Hendrik de Beer (born 22 April 1971 in Welkom) nicknamed Jannie, is a South African former Rugby union player CJ van der Linde (born 27 August, 1980 in Welkom, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Juan Smith (born 30 July 1981 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Michael Claassens born 29 January, 1982 in Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa is a Rugby union player for Bath Rugby Gurthro Steenkamp (born 12 June[[ 981]] in Paarl) is a South African Rugby union player Meyer Bosman (born in Bethlehem South Africa on April 19 1984 is a South African rugby player who currently plays for the Central Cheetahs franchise Lucas "Kabamba" Floors (born 15 November 1980 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa) is a South African Rugby union footballer Jan Nathaniel "Jannie" du Plessis (born 16 November 1982 in Bethlehem, Free State) is a South African Rugby union co. za
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