Kings vs Cheetahs
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Friday, 14 July 2017
Kick-off is at 19h00 CAT
Southern Kings will welcome Cheetahs in the 2017 Super Rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday in what will be both teams Super Rugby swansong. Kings defeated Blue Bulls 31-30 in their previous Super Rugby match which was played in Pretoria, South Africa last weekend. This was Kings' second consecutive victory in this competition. Prior to that they had lost two games in a row against Brumbies at home and Golden Lions away.
Meanwhile, Cheetahs were defeated 40-34 by Stormers in their previous Super Rugby match which was played in Bloemfontein, South Africa las weekend. Prior to that Cheetahs had recorded a 47-7 victory over Sunwolves in this tournament and this remains their last away victory. Kings and Cheetahs are placed 11th and 17th respectively on the 2017 Super Rugby overall standings. Kings and Cheetahs have met three times in the Super Rugby. The latter have dominated winning all three matches.
Head-to-Head
Kings - 0
Cheetahs - 3
Draws - 0
Kings vs Cheetahs (Super Rugby stats)
2013 - The first meeting between Kings and Cheetahs ended in a 26-12 victory for the latter in April, 2013.
2016 - Cheetahs defeated Kings 34-20 in the last meeting between the two sides in May, 2016.
94 - Cheetahs have scored 94 points against Kings.
54 - Kings have scored 54 points against Cheetahs.