Perfect send-off for Pienaar is high on Cheetahs agenda in Challenge Cup

Cheetahs scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar in Challenge Cup action against Section Paloise earlier this season. Picture: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Imageslast 16 clash in France this weekend, the Cheetahs will have a firm eye on their possible quarterfinal opponents should they get through to the next round.will be fired up for the challenge as they aim to give their retiring stalwart Ruan Pienaar the perfect send-off.

The Cheetahs are thus eager to give him the perfect send-off and a deep run in the Challenge Cup would be a superb way for him to finish off his career.First up is overcoming a tricky encounter against Clermont, who have been struggling in the French Top 14 so far this season and may be looking to the Challenge Cup for some redemption.

Cheetahs captain Victor Sekekete said he would also be interested in playing Ulster again, after he had a taste of playing them in the United Rugby Championship during his short term loan at Ospreys earlier this year.

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