The Cheetahs beat all the opposite unions to safe the signature of rising star Ntokozo Makhaza, who dominated the Varsity Cup.
This information – confirmed by the union on Thursday by way of a press assertion – comes simply three days after Makhaza spectacularly led the UCT Ikey Tigers to the Varsity Cup title towards their bitter rivals Maties.
The Cheetahs’ new marquee signing, who was named each the 2025 Varsity Cup Participant of the Yr and Backline Participant of the Yr, performed a pivotal position within the Ikey Tigers’ emphatic 44-21 victory over Maties within the Varsity Cup closing – on Maties’ dwelling turf, no much less. He contributed a exceptional 32 factors within the closing, bringing his season tally to 155.
It marks the second consecutive 12 months that Makhaza was Varsity Cup Participant of the Yr and his third consecutive look within the Varsity Cup closing.
“The Toyota Cheetahs are thrilled to announce the signing of one in all South Africa’s most fun younger backline abilities, Ntokozo Makhaza. The 23-year-old wing will be a part of the aspect forward of the 2025 Currie Cup season.
Being born in Bethlehem within the Free State, Ntokozo Makhaza’s transfer to the Toyota Cheetahs is one thing of a homecoming, and the Toyota Cheetahs stay up for welcoming Ntokozo to Bloemfontein.
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