For the fullback, Clayton Blommetjies, it will be the 100th time he makes an appearance in a Cheetahs jersey.

The assistant coach, Corniel van Zyl, told OFM Sport that he looks forward to seeing the two-time Currie Cup winner perform against his former team.

“Clayton has had his ups and downs over the years. He has grown into a very talented player and he has matured so much.

“If you look at the ball carries he makes every week, most of the time he is the top ball-carrier. He gets involved and I think that this week it will be a special occasion for him.

“I'm just looking forward to seeing how he can perform and play well.”

Last week the Cheetahs hammered the Pumas 53-31 while the Bulls in their turn were made to work hard for a 30-23 win over the Griquas at Loftus Versfeld.

Friday evening's game between the Cheetahs and the Bulls at the Toyota Stadium kicks off at 19:00.

Toyota Cheetahs - 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Malcolm Jaer, 13 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Tian Schoeman, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Junior Pokomela, 6 Andisa Ntsila, 5 Walt Steenkamp, 4 Carl Wegner, 3 Luan de Bruin, 2 Reinach Venter, 1 Charles Marais.
Replacements – 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Erich de Jager, 19 JP du Preez, 20 Aidon Davis, 21 Chris Massyn, 22 Tian Meyer, 23 William Small-Smith.

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