The Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is set to host an exciting clash between the Cheetahs and Emerging Ireland on Wednesday evening, with the visitors looking to complete a clean sweep of their three-match tour of South Africa.
Emerging Ireland will look to make it three wins from three in the final game of the series.
When is Emerging Ireland v Cheetahs?
Emerging Ireland will play the Cheethas on Wednesday at 6pm at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
How to Watch Emerging Ireland v Cheetahs?
The match will be broadcast live on IrishRugby+. You can create a free account here,
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Team News
Emerging Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby has made 12 changes and a positional switch to the side that beat the Western Force 29-24.
Leinster's James Culhane will lead the team and form a new back-row alongside Harry Sheridan and Sean Edogbo, who makes his first start of the tour.
Former Ireland Under-20 captain Evan O'Connell locks down with Darragh Murray, who featured in the opening 36-24 victory over the Pumas.
In the backline, Sam Prendergast starts his third game of the tour at out-half and will be partnered by Cormac Foley.
Connacht's Hugh Gavin forms a midfield partnership with Hugh Cooney, with Ulster's Zac Ward named in an exciting back three alongside the returning Ben O'Connor at full-back and Andrew Osborne who moves to the right wing.
Emerging Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby is looking forward to the challenge of facing the Cheetahs.
When we set out at the beginning of our pre-camp in Dublin, we knew about the challenge of facing three sides in a week and we knew that every player in the group would have the opportunity to play his part. To a man, each player has given his all so far and we are aiming to finish off the series with another positive performance.
The Emerging Ireland line up for Wednesday's final Tour match against the Cheetahs! 🟢#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 8, 2024
The Cheetahs, meanwhile, have mixed youth and experience in their team selection. Wingers Prince Nkabinde and Asanda Kunene will start, with Carel-Jan Coetzee at inside centre.
Ethan Wentzel and Rewan Kruger will form the halfback combination, while Jandré Nel moves to the bench.
Flanker Sisonke Vumazonke gets another start, with Neels Volschenk playing off the bench.
Cheetahs Director of Rugby Frans Steyn is pleased with the performance of his team's youngsters.
Prince Nkabinde did well, Skolie (Carel-Jan Coetzee) did well, and so did Sisonke Vumazonke. I thought Sisonke played really well, and so did Ulrich Stander and Neels Volschenk. There were a couple of guys who raised their hands.
This promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams looking to end their respective tours on a high note.
The Cheetahs will be buoyed by their recent win over the Griffons, while Emerging Ireland will be looking to complete a clean sweep of their three-match tour.
