Jaguars Clobber 'Aging' Cheetahs

The hosts went to a break leading 12-10. A few minutes after break, Cheetahs were on attack through Ketshidile Matenanga who wanted to capitalise on a try that was scored by China Sengwatse in the first half. Despite a head injury, Matenanga continued making good runs.  But it was difficult to penetrate the opponents’ backline.

The referee blew for a scrum a few metres inside Cheetahs goal area in the 52nd minute. Jaguars’ left wing, Stanley Chikuma scored a try to extend the lead to 17-10 after a conversion was not scored. Jaguars’ players continued to make it hard for Cheetahs to play their normal physical game and on the 58th minute, right flanker, Masego Moalosi got a try and Kaelo Serojane converted to extend the lead to 24-10. Cheetahs made some changes and the fresh legs seemed to add  impetus as they started to pile pressure on Jaguars. The hosts were on the scoreboard again in the 66th minute. The 29-10 lead was impossible for Cheetahs to reach. Scrum half, Ishmael Pelaelo scored last try for Jaguars and Eddie Ernest answered for Cheetahs getting the last try with 10th left before full time. Shamonga James had a good game scoring the penalties they were awarded.