CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 08: Johan du Toit of the Stormers offloads during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on February 08, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Toyota Challenge: Johan Du Toit to lead side against Cheetahs
Johan du Toit has been named as captain of the Toyota Invitational side for the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 08: Johan du Toit of the Stormers offloads during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on February 08, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Stormers loose forward Johan du Toit has been named as captain of the Toyota Invitational side for the Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon.
The Invitational side, coached by former Springboks Ricardo Loubscher and Daan Human, consists of players from the Bulls, DHL Stormers, Lions and Sharks, supplemented by a number of hot prospects FNB Varsity Cup stars and locals from the Cheetahs wider squad.
Thinking long term
The selected players gathered in Bloemfontein on Wednesday and Thursday and worked with Loubscher, a former Springbok assistant coach, and Human, who is currently involved on the Springbok management.
The aim of this game is to give quality players on the fringes of their respective SA franchise teams game time, while the Toyota Cheetahs get to prepare against top opposition for the forthcoming Carling Currie Cup.
Jaco Peyper is the referee for the match and he will be assisted by Paul Mente and Mpho Matsaung, while Ben Crouse is the TMO.
The match against the Toyota Cheetahs will kick off at 16:00 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Toyota Challenge Invitational team
Toyota Invitational: 15 Richard Kriel (Vodacom Bulls), 14 Jamba Ulengo (Emirates Lions), 13 Cornel Smit (DHL Stormers), 12 Shayne Bolton (Shimlas), 11 Leolin Zas (DHL Stormers), 10 Inny Radebe (EP), 9 Dillon Smit (Emirates Lions), 8 WJ Steenkamp (Vodacom Bulls), 7 Johan du Toit (captain, DHL Stormers), 6 Roelof Smit (Emirates Lions), 5 Jean Droste (Emirates Lions), 4 Reinier Viljoen (Shimlas), 3 Michaeal Kumbirai (Cell C Sharks), 2 Marnus van der Merwe (Emirates Lions), 1 Khwezi Mona (Cell C Sharks). Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste (Cell C Sharks), 17 Kwenzo Blose (DHL Stormers), 18 Sazi Sandi (DHL Stormers), 19 Derik Pretorius (CUT), 20 Ruhan Straeuli (Emirates Lions), 21 Keagan Johannes (Vodacom Bulls), 22 JP Duvenhage (Shimlas), 23 Tristan Leyds (DHL Stormers), 24 Jason Alexander (DHL Stormers), 25 Mihlali Mosi (Madibaz), 26 Cohen Jasper (CUT).
