Southern Kings v Cheetahs - Top Opta Facts

This weekend the Southern Kings and Cheetahs play their last ever game of Super Rugby (for now). Here’s some interesting facts about one of the least interesting matchups in the history of the game.

• The Cheetahs have won each of the previous three meetings between these clubs, winning each of those matches by 12+ points.
• The last eight South African derbies played in the final regular season round of competition have been decided by an average margin of 26 points, with the home team winning on five occasions.
• The Kings win an average of 9.4 turnovers per game this season, the most of any team in the competition and more than three more than the last-ranked Cheetahs (6.1).
• The Cheetahs have made 16.6 offloads per game so far this season, the most of any team in the competition and more than five more per game than the Kings (11.4).
• Makazole Mapimpi gains an average of 10.3m per carry so far this season, the most of any player who has made 50+ carries.