Cheetahs proved too powerful for University of Botswana (UB) Rhinos in the semi-final played at SSKB on Saturday. The Cheetahs powered to a 29-15 victory to progress to the final. Rhinos came into the match as the lowly placed team on the Super Rugby log. Cheetahs did not take long to punish their opponents as Oneil Tumelo scored the first try of the match after a defensive error. Edward Oosthuizen easily scored the conversion. The lead was a motivation that the hosts needed. Their eyes were now beyond Rhinos, who were guilty of many handling mistakes, with the result not in doubt. Cheetahs were aware that Hogs had already reached the final after beating Canon Jaguars in the earlier semi-final at the same venue.
Ketshedile Matenanga scored the second try in the 14th minute for Cheetahs with Oosthuizen extending the lead with a brilliant kick. A few minutes later, Matenanga was on the scorecard again after receiving a good pass from Tumelo. Oosthuizen was unstoppable sending another point home. It was easy for Prince Chingo to score the first try for Rhinos in the 37th minute, but Cheetahs back line was able to recover and clear the threat. Cheetahs won a scrum inside the rucks, with Matenanga attempting to make a run for a try, only to be tackled by the Rhinos defence.
