Friedle Olivier - Reacts to the big win against Section Paloise

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The Toyota Cheetahs are confident heading into their first ‘home game’ of the European Challenge Cup when they tackle Scarlets this week in Parma, Italy.
On Saturday the Cheetahs claimed an historic win by beating Section Paloise 21-15 in Pau for what was a first win by a South African team in the competition.
Earlier in the day the Lions played to a 31-31 draw against the Lions.
The Cheetahs 8th-man, Friedle Olivier, who earned a second straight man of the match accolade told OFM Sport that it was a big win for them.
12 Dec 2022 2AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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