100th Cap for Victor Sekekete

August 28, 2025
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Ultimate Rugby

Cheetahs captain and lock, Victor Sekekete, is set to play his 100^th game on Friday against the Griquas.

Victor joined the Cheetahs in 2020 from Griquas and has played 99 matches for the Bloemfontein side since then.

Sekekete shares his gratitude for this milestone with the Cheetahs. "I feel blessed and honoured to have the privilege to be playing my 100^th for the Cheetahs.

"It's a dream come true. If you walk into the change rooms and see the names of the legends you've played here before, it's very inspiring. It has been a motivation for me. I'm filled with gratitude as I think of the journey I've come from. I can't be happier. I'm very grateful that I have not struggled with many injuries. My family supports me a lot."

Sekekete, who played for the Junior Springboks in 2014, also represented the Lions and the Southern Kings.

Victor Sekekete's stats since he joined the Cheetahs in 2020:

Currie Cup: 58 games, Franchise Cup 2021: 3 games, Challenge: 11 games, EPCR CC: 15 games, SA Cup: 11 games and one against Georgia.

Tiaan Liebenberg, Cheetahs Forwards Coach: "Games between the Cheetahs and Griquas have always been massive. The Griquas are definitely the in-form team at the moment. They play an unbelievable brand of rugby, but come Friday afternoon, we've got a challenge and we have to man up on it. They have a dominant pack and are well-coached; when they take to the pitch, you can see that they are ready to play."

Coach Frans Steyn made four changes to the starting line-up with Cameron Dawson and Hencus van Wyk switching places. John-Kelly Okonkwo will be making his debut for the Cheetahs with Frankie Dos Reis on reserve. Carel-Jan Coetzee moves to number 12 centre with Marco Janse van Vuren in the number 13 jersey. Ali Mgijima will provide cover on the bench. Pierre-Raymond Uys return to play and will be on the reserve.

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