Cheetahs

22 - 18

Full Time

Zebre

Cheetahs vs Zebre

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Cheetahs go for goal with Ethan Wentzel taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cheetahs is finished off by Cohen Jasper

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cohen Jasper bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

80'

Prince Nkabinde sets up the try.

80'

Luca Rizzoli comes on.

75'

Danilo Fischetti comes off.

75'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Luca Bigi getting some game time.

71'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Di Bartolomeo being replaced.

71'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Sisonke Vumazonke getting some game time.

71'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Rudolph being replaced.

71'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Scott Gregory getting some game time.

71'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Jacopo Trulla being replaced.

71'

The penalty goal is on its way from Thomas Dominguez but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

70'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Juan Pitinari coming on.

66'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Muhamed Hasa coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Munier Hartzenberg goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Luca Morisi goes through the gap.

63'

Cheetahs sub Jandre Nel comes onto the field.

61'

Ruben de Haas departs for Cheetahs.

61'

Zebre Parma sub Bautista Stavile comes onto the field.

60'

Samuele Locatelli departs for Zebre Parma.

60'

Vernon Paulo comes on for Cheetahs.

57'

Louis van der Westhuizen leaves the field.

57'

Corne Fourie comes on for Cheetahs.

57'

Hencus van Wyk leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Simone Gesi as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Ethan Wentzel as they get over the gainline!

54'

Pierre-Raymond Uys comes on.

53'

Friedle Olivier comes off.

53'

Laurence Victor comes on.

52'

Aranos Coetzee comes off.

52'

Conversion

Thomas Dominguez adds the two points for Zebre Parma.

45'

Try

The Zebre Parma maul march their way over the white wash for Tommaso Di Bartolomeo to touch down.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Cheetahs is finished off by Jeandre Rudolph, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Ethan Wentzel sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Cheetahs has led to Ethan Wentzel being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Zebre Parma supporters go wild as Thomas Dominguez successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ethan Wentzel kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Trouble here as Ethan Wentzel breaches the defence.

26'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Ethan Wentzel as they hook it left.

26'

Thomas Dominguez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Zebre Parma is finished off by Simone Gesi

22'

That's a great try assist by Giovanni Licata.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Giovanni Licata bursts through to advance the Zebre Parma attack.

22'

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

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fetuli Paea bursts through to advance the Zebre Parma attack.

18'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Cohen Jasper coming on.

17'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Michael Annies coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Carel-Jan Coetzee took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Giacomo Da Re goes through the gap.

Thomas Dominguez steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Michael Annies

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Annies goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jacopo Trulla goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dominguez has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Simone Gesi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cheetahs v Zebre 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 12th January 2025, 07:00am CST 
  
 National Rugby Centre Amsterdam 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

44%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

81%

Possession Last 10 min

19%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jasper

22 - 18

80'

Dominguez

45'

17 - 18

Di Bartolomeo

44'

17 - 16

Half Time

Wentzel

17 - 11

36'

Rudolph

15 - 11

35'

Dominguez

31'

10 - 11

Wentzel

10 - 8

27'

Gesi

22'

7 - 8

Wentzel

7 - 3

Annies

5 - 3

Dominguez

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Cheetahs

Zebre

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Defence Profile

Cheetahs

Zebre

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

53%

3-6 secs

34%

17%

6+ secs

16%

30%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

69'

74'

75'

Cheetahs

Zebre

Cheetahs vs Zebre Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cheetahs face off against Zebre in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sun 12th January 2025 at National Rugby Centre Amsterdam. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Zebre in 5th and Cheetahs in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cheetahs vs Zebre Squads

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