Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will return to the Cheetahs' starting lineup for Sunday's EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Bayonne in France.
The Cheetahs have struck a deal with Ospreys to use St Helen's Stadium in Swansea as their home base for the 2026/27 Challenge Cup.
The Griquas and Pumas will meet in the Currie Cup final after beating the Lions and Cheetahs respectively in Currie Cup semifinal action on Sunday.
The Pumas were in a class of their own as they beat the Cheetahs 52-26 at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Currie Cup.
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has ruled out the possibility of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk joining the Stormers on loan for the 2026-27 season.
The Cheetahs strengthened their Currie Cup play-off hopes with a hard-fought 33-24 victory over the Boland Cavaliers at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday.