Rebels

36 - 14

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Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Rebels

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Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Debreczeni kicks the conversion.

80'

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80'

What a run here by Tamati Ellison as he gets over the gainline!.

80'

Try

Tamati Ellison intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Rebels.

80'

Cheetahs have won 60 rucks so far this game.

79'

Sione Tuipulotu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

76'

Rebels sub Sione Tuipulotu comes onto the field.

75'

Reece Hodge departs for Rebels.

75'

Nico Lee has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

71'

Cruze Ah-Nau comes on for Rebels.

70'

Toby Smith leaves the field.

70'

Ben Meehan comes on.

70'

Nic Stirzaker comes off.

70'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni adds the two points for Rebels.

70'

Luan de Bruin comes on.

70'

Maks van Dyk comes off.

70'

Jack Debreczeni sets up the try.

69'

Try

A stunning solo try from Reece Hodge.

68'

Fabulous play by Rebels has led to Reece Hodge being able to wriggle through a gap.

68'

Sam Jeffries comes on.

68'

Luke Jones comes off.

68'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Kotaro Matsushima getting some game time.

68'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sefanaia Naivalu being replaced.

68'

Niel Marais takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

66'

Rebels have won 80 rucks so far this game.

64'

Paul Schoeman has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Henco Venter coming on.

62'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Uzair Cassiem coming off.

62'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

62'

Spellbinding play by Cam Crawford is finished off with a try.

62'

Cheetahs sub Carl Wegner comes onto the field.

62'

Francois Uys departs for Cheetahs.

62'

Jacques Du Toit comes on for Cheetahs.

62'

Torsten Van Jaarsveld leaves the field.

62'

Danie Mienie comes on.

62'

Charles Marais comes off.

62'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Rebels is finished off by Jonah Placid.

61'

Trouble here as Jonah Placid breaches the defence.

61'

Pat Leafa comes on.

57'

James Hanson comes off.

57'

Colby Fainga'a comes on.

57'

Jordy Reid comes off.

57'

Uzair Cassiem has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Rebels have won 60 rucks so far this game.

55'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Fred Zeilinga getting some game time.

53'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Clayton Blommetjies being replaced.

53'

Cheetahs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

52'

Cheetahs have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Clayton Blommetjies, but he pulls it to the left.

49'

Rebels make a substitution with Jamie Hagan coming on.

46'

Rebels make a substitution with Laurie Weeks coming off.

46'

Jack Debreczeni played a key part in that try.

42'

Jack Debreczeni has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

41'

That's a great try assist by Nic Stirzaker.

40'

Try

Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lopeti Timani touching down.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Jack Debreczeni steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

40+2'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40+2'

Cheetahs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

39'

Lodewyk De Jager has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

Rebels sub Adam Thomson comes onto the field.

36'

Sam Jeffries departs for Rebels.

36'

Penalty Goal

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Rebels have won 40 rucks so far this game.

31'

Conversion

Niel Marais makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Nico Lee sets up the try.

29'

Try

A series of passes by Cheetahs results in a try for Clayton Blommetjies.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Raymond Rhule bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

28'

Sam Jeffries comes on for Rebels.

22'

Adam Thomson leaves the field.

22'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni converts the try.

22'

Try

Great hands by Rebels leads to a try for Reece Hodge.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Reece Hodge took full advantage.

21'

Conversion

Niel Marais has kicked a conversion.

18'

Try

The Cheetahs pack has powered over for Torsten Van Jaarsveld to score the try.

17'

Teboho Mohoje comes on.

14'

Hilton Lobberts comes off.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as Sergeal Petersen goes through the gap.

14'

Rebels have won 20 rucks so far this game.

Jack Debreczeni was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Rebels v Cheetahs

Fri 22nd April 2016, 02:45am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

51%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Debreczeni

36 - 14

81'

Ellison

34 - 14

80'

Debreczeni

29 - 14

70'

Hodge

27 - 14

68'

Debreczeni

22 - 14

62'

Placid

20 - 14

61'

Timani

15 - 14

40'

Half Time

Debreczeni

10 - 14

36'

Marais

29'

7 - 14

Blommetjies

28'

7 - 12

Debreczeni

7 - 7

22'

Hodge

5 - 7

21'

Marais

18'

0 - 7

Van Jaarsveld

17'

0 - 5

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Rebels vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Cheetahs in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 22nd April 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:45. In South Africa it’s at 11:45 SAST, 21:45 NZST in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST in Australia and 02:45 EST in the US.

Rebels won the last encounter but Cheetahs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Cheetahs in 3rd and Cheetahs in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Rebels vs Cheetahs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.