Last week, the Leopards suffered their first defeat of the season by losing 17-15 to the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George.

On Saturday the Leopards have another tough assignment when they tackle the Boland Cavaliers in Potchefstroom.

Earlier in the week the Leopards flanker, Robert Kruger, celebrated his 34th birthday. Saturday will also be his 50th appearance in the colours of the Leopards.

Kick-off at Olën Park is at 14:30.

Meanwhile, over in Welkom the Griffons will be in action again when they host the Simbas of Kenya. Last week’s game between the Griffons and Black Lion of Georgia was called off due to the latter’s commitments in Europe.

The match between the Griffons and Simbas kicks off at 15:00.

Leopards - 15 Heinrich Botha, 14 Duren Hoffan, 13 Andries Truter, 12 Isrome Phatudi, 11 Eugene Hare, 10 Danrich Visagie, 9 Riaan Genis, 8 HP Swart, 7 Robert Kruger, 6 Siya Mdaka (captain), 5 Ruben Dreyer, 4 Bruce Nteta, 3 Joe Ngcem, 2 Robey Leibrandt, 1 Ruben du Plessis.

Replacements - 16 Tiaan van der Merwe, 17 JP Mans, 18 Sampie Swiegers, 19 Marvelous Mashimbyi, 20 Chris Vermaak, 21 Martin Venter, 22 Shirwin Cupido, 23 Pienaar van Niekerk.

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