The Cheetahs have named veteran Clayton Blommetjies at fullback for their Currie Cup clash against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Sunday afternoon's Currie Cup action saw the Cheetahs hold off a spirited fightback from the Lions to win 29-27, while Boland beat the Bulls 24-10 in a scrappy affair.
The Stormers and Sharks both began their 2026 Currie Cup campaigns with hard-fought victories on Friday night, but they were made to work until the closing stages.
The Currie Cup returns this weekend, with two-time Rugby World Cup-winning scrumhalf Faf de Klerk set to make his Cheetahs debut when they host the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Western Province will compete under the Stormers brand name in this year's Carling Currie Cup.
The Cheetahs franchise is potentially at stake as they do battle at the business end of the ongoing SA Cup.