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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Cheetahs claimed a 45-21 away win over the Kings in the historic first South African derby in the Pro 14. The Cheetahs ran in three first half tries to one and added a penalty to take a comfortable 24-7 lead into the break. The Cheetahs scored right at the start of the second half to extend their lead to 31-7. The Kings responded with their second score not long after to reduce the deficit back to 17 points. With around 10 minutes remaining, the Cheetahs picked up two yellow cards in quick succession, with a Kings penalty try following to close the gap to just ten points at 31-21. However, despite being down to 13 players, the Cheetahs hit back with two late tries to seal the victory.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Siren sounds and the Cheetahs steal it, into touch and that will be the ball game

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Substitution with front row player in the sin bin

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Ball unplayable, Kings moving forward get the scrum feed just 5m out

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Stolen lineout by the Cheetahs

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Loose pass to touch for an attacking Kings throw

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Into the final minute

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Lost forward and the Cheetahs look to run from deep

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Kings gather the loose ball

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Zono restarts inside the final 2 minutes