Behind the Posts: Jaco van der Walt Preps for Toyota Challenge Battle Against Romania A
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The excitement in Bloemfontein is palpable as the second round of the prestigious Toyota Challenge kicks off this afternoon.
To get an inside look into the camp, the Good Morning Breakfast team hosted star Toyota Cheetahs flyhalf Jaco van der Walt for an exclusive interview on his tactical mindset, squad dynamics, and what lies ahead for the Free State side over the next few days.
Testing the Depth - The Free State Cheetahs are riding high following a clinical 54-24 opening victory against Portugal's Lusitanos last Friday. However, tonight is all about testing the squad's boundaries. Van der Walt revealed that the Cheetahs will be showing off some serious depth tonight, as coaching staff are fielding a very different team to the one that took the field last week."The Lusitanos gave us a good run, but with matches so close together, squad depth is everything," Van der Walt noted during the interview.
Fans are in for a massive treat with fixtures split over mid-week and the upcoming weekend. The immediate focus remains on tonight at 18:00, where the new-look Toyota Cheetahs take on Romania A at the iconic Toyota Stadium.
The action doesn't stop there; the stadium lines up a full triple-header today:13:30: Suzuki Griquas vs Black Lion15:30: Airlink Pumas vs Portugal (Lusitanos)18:00: Toyota Cheetahs vs Romania A
The tournament fires up once again on Sunday, giving local supporters a jam-packed week of top-tier international rugby right in their backyard.Catch the Action LiveIf you missed the live broadcast, you can listen to the full podcast audio player below to hear Jaco's thoughts on adapting to the Bloemfontein conditions and his message to the young, aspiring local players.
Gates open at 12:30 today. Tickets are incredibly family-friendly, starting at just R20 for primary school kids, R50 for the open stand, and R70 for the main stand—with one ticket granting you access to all three matches of the day! There is also a R5 000 prize up for grabs for the fan with the most creative banner. If you can't make it to the stadium, make sure to tune in live on SuperSport.
[LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE]
To get an inside look into the camp, the Good Morning Breakfast team hosted star Toyota Cheetahs flyhalf Jaco van der Walt for an exclusive interview on his tactical mindset, squad dynamics, and what lies ahead for the Free State side over the next few days.
Testing the Depth - The Free State Cheetahs are riding high following a clinical 54-24 opening victory against Portugal's Lusitanos last Friday. However, tonight is all about testing the squad's boundaries. Van der Walt revealed that the Cheetahs will be showing off some serious depth tonight, as coaching staff are fielding a very different team to the one that took the field last week."The Lusitanos gave us a good run, but with matches so close together, squad depth is everything," Van der Walt noted during the interview.
Fans are in for a massive treat with fixtures split over mid-week and the upcoming weekend. The immediate focus remains on tonight at 18:00, where the new-look Toyota Cheetahs take on Romania A at the iconic Toyota Stadium.
The action doesn't stop there; the stadium lines up a full triple-header today:13:30: Suzuki Griquas vs Black Lion15:30: Airlink Pumas vs Portugal (Lusitanos)18:00: Toyota Cheetahs vs Romania A
The tournament fires up once again on Sunday, giving local supporters a jam-packed week of top-tier international rugby right in their backyard.Catch the Action LiveIf you missed the live broadcast, you can listen to the full podcast audio player below to hear Jaco's thoughts on adapting to the Bloemfontein conditions and his message to the young, aspiring local players.
Gates open at 12:30 today. Tickets are incredibly family-friendly, starting at just R20 for primary school kids, R50 for the open stand, and R70 for the main stand—with one ticket granting you access to all three matches of the day! There is also a R5 000 prize up for grabs for the fan with the most creative banner. If you can't make it to the stadium, make sure to tune in live on SuperSport.
[LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE]
