Challenge Cup bridge clearer for Cheetahs, blurry for Pumas as invitee decision looms

27 Jun 2023

Khanyiso Tshwaku

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Siale Piutau of Bristol Bears and Jordan Crane of Bristol Bears lift the trophy as the Bristol Bears players celebrate victory during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final between Bristol Bears and RC Toulon at Stade Maurice-David on October 16, 2020 in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Rogan Thompson

The European Professional Club Rugby front may look rosy for the Cheetahs, but remains uncertain for the Pumas as the EPCR looks to wrap up its invitee process soon and name the two invitees to join next season's Challenge Cup.

The teams played out a pulsating Currie Cup final at the Free State Stadium, a game won 25-17 by the Cheetahs, who clinched their seventh title.

News24 understands that the Cheetahs are set for another season in the EPCR Challenge Cup, a tournament they participated in last season.

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