Cheetahs Humble Rhinos To Clinch Title

Cheetahs (RED AND BLACK) vs UB Rhinos.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Cheetahs (RED AND BLACK) vs UB Rhinos.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

BDF Cheetahs emerged 23-15 victorious over UB Rhinos in an explosive Super Rugby League final played under floodlights at Wharic Park on Saturday.

Cheetahs and Rhinos have always enjoyed a spicy relationship, mainly because of their status as Botswana rugby’s most successful teams.  Cheetahs showed their intentions from the first whistle and came into the match with a psychological advantage after beating their opponents in the previous two meetings.

Lempaletse Ngaka drew first blood for Cheetahs with a try in the fifth minute with the national team player making a long run from the back-line. But Rhinos tried to fight back to no avail as Ronald Modise was thwarted in the 13th minute. Keorapetse Lesotho made a brilliant pass to Kagiso Molefhi who blasted with a good run on the right flank, attempting to get the second try for Cheetahs. 

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