The Toyota Cheetahs delivered a ruthless display of attacking rugby as they crushed the Leopards 69-0 in a completely one-sided SA Cup encounter at Toyota Stadium. Scoring 11 unanswered tries, the hosts dominated from start to finish, piling on 34 points in the first half before completing the demolition in the second.
First-Half Blitz Leaves Leopards Reeling
The Cheetahs wasted no time asserting their dominance, opening the scoring through Banie Britz (4′) before Jandre Nel (6′) doubled their advantage moments later. Nel struck again in the 12th minute, while Daniel Maartens (20′) and Louis Van Der Westhuizen (24′) added further tries to stretch the lead to 29-0.
With Cohen Jasper (29′) also getting in on the action and converting his own try, the hosts went into halftime with a commanding 34-0 lead, leaving the Leopards stunned and struggling to contain the Cheetahs’ relentless attack.
Second-Half Onslaught: Jandre Nel Shines
The second half continued in the same vein, with Jandre Nel (41′) completing his hat-trick just after the restart. Jasper added the conversion to push the lead to 41-0, as the Leopards’ defense completely fell apart.
From there, it was a procession for the Cheetahs:
- Louis Van Der Westhuizen (48′) crossed for his second try, with Jasper converting (49′).
- Prince Nkabinde (55′) joined the scorers before another Jandre Nel try (70′), making it four for the night.
- Reagan Oranje (75′) added the final try, while Cohen Jasper completed his flawless kicking display with seven conversions.
Leopards Left Scoreless
Despite a handful of second-half substitutions, the Leopards had no answer to the relentless Cheetahs. Their attack failed to fire, their defense crumbled under pressure, and they ended the game without a single point on the board.
Key Performers
- Jandre Nel (Cheetahs) – Scored four tries, tormenting the Leopards’ defense.
- Cohen Jasper (Cheetahs) – Scored one try and landed seven conversions in a flawless kicking performance.
- Louis Van Der Westhuizen (Cheetahs) – The hooker bagged two tries, dominating in set-pieces and open play.
Final Thoughts
The Toyota Cheetahs’ all-round dominance solidified their credentials as SA Cup title contenders, while the Leopards will need to regroup after suffering their second heavy defeat in as many weeks. With 69 unanswered points, this was a true statement victory for the hosts.
