The Cheetahs have introduced a signing from the Vodacom Bulls together with securing the long-term companies of a key member within the entrance row from subsequent season.
A robust loosehead prop and product of the famed Gray School in Bloemfontein, the 22-year-old Tielman Nieuwoudt hyperlinks up with Frans Steyn’s fees for the 2025 Currie Cup in July.
The Toyota Cheetahs are thrilled to welcome Tielman Nieuwoudt to the squad. The loosehead prop brings power and flexibility to the entrance row. He’ll formally be a part of the Toyota Cheetahs forward of the 2025 Currie Cup in July.@ToyotaSA #GreyCollege pic.twitter.com/8ZY8adhWVZ
— Toyota Cheetahs (@CheetahsRugby) April 22, 2025
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In the meantime, Cheetahs hooker Vernon Paulo (23) has prolonged his contract by two years after 27 appearances throughout all competitions for the Free Staters.
Hooker Vernon Paulo has prolonged his contract for an additional two years. A constant performer within the orange jersey, Paulo has already notched up 27 appearances throughout a number of competitions.@ToyotaSA pic.twitter.com/81Re1AtnYn
— Toyota Cheetahs (@CheetahsRugby) April 22, 2025
The third-placed Cheetahs face Valke at Free State Stadium on Saturday in spherical 7 of the SA Cup.
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