The established pattern for World Cup red card suspensions - a six-week entry point reduced to three weeks through mitigation - has filtered down into the PRO14.
Former Ulster player Ruan Pienaar was poised to enjoy a winning return to Ireland until Cheetahs suffered a red card and allowed a 22-14 slip away.
Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will be making his debut in a Free State Cheetahs jersey when he steps onto the field after being named on the bench for Saturday’s encounter.
The last few years have seen Bulls coaches come-and-go again - Nollis Marais (2016/17) and John Mitchell (2018). Pote Human, the third coach in the new era of coaching musical chairs will hopefully restore some stability.
The last few years have seen Bulls coaches come-and-go again - Nollis Marais (2016/17) and John Mitchell (2018). Pote Human, the third coach in the new era of coaching musical chairs will hopefully restore some stability.
Cheetahs have invested in former Bulls players as they prepare for the Currie Cup and Pro14 seasons.
The Sunwolves, with a handful of former Bulls players, recorded historic back-to-back victories over the Pretoria-based Bulls.
The Sunwolves, with a handful of former Bulls players, recorded historic back-to-back victories over the Pretoria-based Bulls.
Munster head coach Johann van Graan has returned to his native South Africa to make his latest signing.
