The Cheetahs' European move strengthens ties with Ospreys, who also use St Helen's. In a seamless display of sportsmanship, the Ospreys will play their Challenge Cup matches just a day before the Cheetahs on both occasions. This proximity in scheduling has opened up unique opportunities for joint training sessions between the squads, hinting at a budding symbiotic relationship between the two rugby outfits.
"It’s great to be welcomed so warmly by our friends in rugby, the Ospreys," said Cheetahs director of rugby Frans Steyn. "St Helen’s has a proud history, and we’re looking forward to playing there, experiencing the newly redeveloped stadium and making it our home in Europe. Most importantly, we’re looking forward to getting out there and playing some good Cheetah rugby."
The strategic relocation to St Helen's not only offers the Cheetahs a robust platform to engage with European rugby but also promises to enrich their tactical acumen, mingling and learning from the Ospreys. This venture into European territories underscores a significant leap in the team's aspirations on the international stage, poised to add another thrilling chapter to their storied legacy.
