Cheetahs To Host Georgia Ahead Of Match Against Boks

Georgia will warm up for their Test match against the Springboks on July 19 in Nelspruit with an encounter in Bloemfontein with the Cheetahs the week before.

The Georgians are making their second trip to South Africa they played the Boks in 2021 as the South Africans warmed up for the British and Irish Lions and asked SA Rugby for a preliminary match before they tackle the world champions.

Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby, said: We received a request from Georgia for an extra match on their tour. What better opponent than the Cheetahs, who will be in the middle of their season at that stage?

We believe itll be a great occasion for Cheetahs' fans and rugby supporters in Central South Africa and it will give our visitors a proper hit-out before they take on the Springboks.

Rory Duncan, CEO of the Cheetahs, said: We are thrilled to host Georgia for what promises to be an exciting encounter. This is a fantastic opportunity for our supporters to witness top-class rugby in Bloemfontein.