[2017 Super Rugby] Round 3: Cheetahs vs. Sunwolves (11/03/2017)

[TRF_heineken]

Venue: Toyota Stadium
Time: 17:15 CAT (SA, GMT+2)​

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

The Cheetahs look so improved over last season and I think they might even take a Kiwi scalp or two at home. This is not an opportunity for the Sunwolves sadly and the Cheetahs look capable of running up the score with their expansive play.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

The thing is the Cheetahs have always been capable of scoring tries. Its only recently though they've decided to try and make a few tackles. Their issue has mostly been keeping hold of players and the resultant lack of continuity. Its no coincidence the they made the play-offs in 2013 off the back of keeping their players for a year. And its not unexpected they look improved this year. The Currie Cup is a step down from SR for sure but taking the ***le unbeaten is no mean feat.

 

[jrugbypodcast]

Here's the team news from the Sunwolves' perspective: http://www.jrugbypodcast.com/sunwolves/team-news-cheetahs-v-sunwolves

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Fair to say that I didn't see that one coming. 4 tries and a losing BP for the Sunwolves after losing to a fairly late try. Don't know how strong they Cheetahs lineup was but even if there were some backup players that was still impressive by the Sunwolves given they are without a lot of the top Japanese players.

 

[jrugbypodcast]

Yeah The Sunwolves gave a good account of themselves but came up just short due to silly errors. If they had more preparation time and things were more organised with the domestic calendar, they'd be a good team. Here's our latest match report for the Cheetahs match: http://www.jrugbypodcast.com/sunwolves/cheetahs-38-31-sunwolves