ARTICLES RELATING TO NAKA DROTSKÉ

Weak defending costs Rhule

2013-05-23 11:30

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says poor defending is the reason why he dropped wing Raymond Rhule from the starting team.

Cheetahs eye Lappies return

2013-05-13 08:31

The Cheetahs are hoping that loose forward Lappies Labuschagné will shake off his injury and be ready to face the Reds this weekend.

Cheetahs target scrums, mauls

2013-05-08 20:22

The Cheetahs have made no bones about how they want to attack the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby encounter.

Drotské: We'll respect Kings

2013-04-25 17:39

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says they have to respect the Kings if they are to maintain their hot streak in Super Rugby.

Bulls coach a relieved man

2013-04-14 12:36

Bulls coach Frans Ludeke is a relieved man after his side got back to winning ways following a 26-20 win over the Cheetahs.

Drotské opts for continuity

2013-04-10 17:12

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has named an unchanged starting XV ahead of their Super Rugby clash against the Bulls in Pretoria.

Naka targets Stormers lineout

2013-04-04 09:00

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské's message to his players is simple: Keep the pressure on the suspect Stormers lineout.

Cheetahs keep feet on ground

2013-03-29 09:06

They should record their fourth win in a row when they face the Rebels, but the Cheetahs are not underestimating their opponents.

Cheetahs to hold back Brüssow

2013-02-26 07:39

The Cheetahs are likely to keep Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow on the sidelines for at least another week.

Coenie likely to face Sharks

2013-02-12 20:42

Cheetahs prop Coenie Oosthuizen is likely to recover sufficiently in time for their first Super Rugby game against the Sharks.

Cheetahs lifeline for Viljoen

2013-01-09 09:00

Thirty-year-old flank Frans Viljoen has been handed a Super Rugby lifeline by Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské.

Cheetahs quell Coenie fears

2012-11-15 07:42

The Cheetahs have quelled fears that the rugby future of Bok prop Coenie Oosthuizen could be in jeopardy.

Cheetahs, Blitzbokke in tussle

2012-11-13 08:00

The Cheetahs and the Springboks Sevens team are involved in a tug-of-war over the services of speedster Cornal Hendricks.

Confident WP to take on Lions

2012-10-14 13:19
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A Springbok-laden WP team will be taking loads of confidence to Johannesburg for their Currie Cup semi-final against the Lions.

Sias at pivot for Cheetahs

2012-09-26 15:36

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has promoted Sias Ebersohn to start at flyhalf for their Currie Cup clash against Griquas.

Naka: Brüssow won't hold back

2012-09-08 10:24

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské expects flank Heinrich Brüssow to come out all guns blazing against Western Province.

Ebersohn frustrated with Naka

2012-05-29 17:43

Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has voiced his frustration at coach Naka Drotské's apparent lack of faith in him as No 1 flyhalf.

Daniller's S15 in tatters

2012-05-29 09:01

Cheetahs fullback Hennie Daniller could likely miss the rest of the Super Rugby campaign after breaking his thumb.

Player exodus frustrates Naka

2012-05-24 07:48

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has warned that the overseas market is not only a threat to the Cheetahs but to all South African teams.

Cheetahs focus on defence

2012-05-03 20:00

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says they have worked hard at eradicating their defensive errors as they prepare to tackle the Force.

Ebsersohn starts for Cheetahs

2012-04-11 07:48

Sias Ebersohn will start at flyhalf for the Cheetahs against the Chiefs, whether Johan Goosen recovers from a shoulder injury or not.

Cheetahs target Oz clashes

2012-03-08 17:15

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says their first two games on tour - against Australian teams - will be essential in their season.

Naka: Study the referees!

2012-02-29 22:16

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské believes it's becoming more important to study the way referees officiate than to study opponents.

Lions to avenge 53-19 loss?

2012-02-24 07:47

The Lions will be keen to overturn the 53-19 hammering they received at the hands of the Cheetahs at Coca-Cola Park last year.

Naka challenges locks

2012-02-03 08:07

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has challenged three of his locks to make every second count in order to make the No 4 jersey their own.

 

Luck was on our side - Drotské

2013-05-20 09:05

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has admitted they were somewhat lucky at times during their Super Rugby win over the Reds.

Naka: 'Canes still dangerous

2013-05-10 07:43

Despite impressing defensively this season, the Cheetahs nevertheless remain wary of the attacking threat posed by the Hurricanes.

Frans Viljoen to face 'Canes

2013-05-07 07:47

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has confirmed that flank Frans Viljoen will replace injured Lappies Labuschagné against the Hurricanes.

Cheetahs eye top SA spot

2013-04-21 16:53

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské admits his side has its sights set on winning the South African Super Rugby Conference title.

Ebersohn staying at Cheetahs

2013-04-11 15:30

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says centre Robert Ebersohn has turned down an offer to sign with French club Montpellier.

Naka: We remain underdogs

2013-04-08 22:38

Despite five successive Super Rugby victories, Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské insists they are the underdogs against the Bulls.

Naka lauds on song Cheetahs

2013-03-31 13:53

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has lauded his team for carrying their fine form on tour to their first match back at home.

Drotské sticks with winners

2013-03-27 13:40

Naka Drotské has named an unchanged Cheetahs side for this coming weekend's clash with the Rebels in Bloemfontein.

Naka: Cheetahs tough at home

2013-02-21 20:44

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says his side can beat anyone at home in Bloemfontein, as they prepare to face the more fancied Sharks.

'Nice' problem for Cheetahs

2013-02-06 07:36

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské admits he has a "nice" problem with eight of his nine loose forwards available for selection.

Cheetahs fighting to keep Juan

2012-11-19 07:44

The Cheetahs are doing everything within their powers to try and stop loose forward Juan Smith from moving to France.

Drotské names S15 squad

2012-11-13 14:27

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has named 11 new players in his 50-man preliminary squad for next season's Super Rugby.

FS change three for Kings

2012-10-24 13:57

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made three changes to his starting line-up to face the Eastern Province Kings.

Uys at flank for Cheetahs

2012-10-03 16:40

Francois Uys, who recently mainly played as a lock, has been picked at flank for the Cheetahs to replace the injured Heinrich Brüssow.

Bulls coach a relieved man

2012-09-23 12:54

Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar is a relieved man after his side broke a losing spell against the Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria.

Cheetahs ring changes

2012-08-15 17:12

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made six changes to his team ahead of their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls.

Ebersohn's quitting confirmed

2012-05-29 13:03

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has confirmed reports that flyhalf Sias Ebersohn will be departing the Bloemfontein franchise.

Naka envies Stormers' position

2012-05-25 07:40

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské believes their season could have looked different had they won several of their close encounters.

Naka: More of the same please

2012-05-16 07:46

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has called on his pack of forwards to play with the same intensity against the Shark as they did last week.

Naka: We committed suicide

2012-04-30 15:33

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has slammed the poor commitment his players is showing on defence.

Drotské rues missed chances

2012-03-11 22:51

Cheetahs Naka Drotské says they had more than enough chances to beat the Brumbies, despite a controversial late penalty sinking them.

Cheetahs upbeat ahead of tour

2012-03-04 18:54

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss says they will go into their tour with a positive mindset, despite their 51-19 loss to the Bulls.

Mitchell: We got out of jail

2012-02-26 22:32

Lions coach John Mitchell says his team got out of jail in their 27-25 win over the Cheetahs at Coca-Cola Park.

Lions, Cheetahs to face axe?

2012-02-22 18:13
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If results from the last few years are factored in, the Lions and the Cheetahs look likely to face the Super Rugby axe next year.

Young guns excite Drotské

2012-02-01 15:26

The Cheetahs have three or four new superstars waiting to burst onto the Super Rugby scene, which excites coach Naka Drotské.

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