ARTICLES RELATING TO NAKA DROTSKE

Cheetahs 'under pressure'

2013-05-17 14:27

The Cheetahs need to pull up their socks, admits head coach Naka Drotske, if they are to reach the Super Rugby playoffs.

Cheetahs eye Hurricanes' flaws

2013-05-09 11:12

The Cheetahs will target the Hurricanes in the scrums in order to achieve their eighth win in Super Rugby this season.

Cheetahs unchanged for Kings

2013-04-24 14:31

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has left his run-on team unchanged for their Super Rugby match against the Kings.

Cheetahs drop Sarel Pretorius

2013-04-03 14:13

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made one change to his side for their Super Rugby encounter against the Stormers in Bloemfontein.

Drotske ups war talk

2012-10-18 14:02

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske says his side will not hand their place in the Currie Cup on a silver platter to the EP Kings.

Drotske's job on the line?

2012-10-16 12:38

The future of Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske and his assistants is very much on the line when they face the EP Kings.

A lot at stake for Cheetahs

2012-06-29 13:56

The Cheetahs might be out of the race but they still have a lot to play for when they meet the Bulls in a Super Rugby match at Loftus.

Ebersohn benched for Sharks

2012-05-16 13:25

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made one change to the side to meet the Sharks in their Super Rugby clash in Bloemfontein.

SA conference 'wide open'

2012-01-31 14:24

The SA Super Rugby conference is wide open with any of the franchises capable of winning, says Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske.

Cheetahs cannot afford to lose

2011-03-11 14:13

The Cheetahs cannot afford another slip-up when they host the Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Bloemfontein.

Super 15 coaches BokSmart

2011-02-01 13:24

South African rugby's elite coaches are leading the way for the rest of the game, says Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU.

Cheetahs peaking at right time

2010-10-13 16:35

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made no changes to his team ahead of their Currie Cup semifinal against Western Province.

Cheetahs rest Daniller

2010-09-22 10:38

The Cheetahs will be without fullback Hennie Daniller for their Absa Currie Cup rugby encounter with the Pumas.

Cheetahs secure star trio

2010-08-04 11:55

The Cheetahs have managed a small coup in retaining the services of three of their brightest young talents for another year.

Drotske wields the axe

2010-04-14 11:40

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has wielded the axe for his team's Super 14 clash against Crusaders in Christchurch.

Cheetahs search for early form

2010-01-22 14:37

The Cheetahs will be hoping that their young stars carry through the form of last year’s Currie Cup into this year’s Super 14.

Cheetahs target two on tour

2009-02-14 10:36

Although defeated in their opening game the Cheetahs remain upbeat about their chances and aim for at least two overseas wins.

 

SA hopes lie squarely with Bulls

2013-05-11 09:59
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South Africa’s challenge in Super Rugby 2013 is shrinking at a rate of knots: it’s probably all up to the Bulls now.

Drotské makes one change

2013-05-08 13:36

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has made one injury enforced change to his starting XV for their clash against the Hurricanes.

Oosthuizen starts for Cheetahs

2013-04-17 14:21

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has brought Bok prop Coenie Oosthuizen into the starting team for their clash against the Sharks.

Drotské keeps his chin up

2013-02-20 18:54

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské remains upbeat for the season ahead despite losing flank Juan Smith and a few other stalwarts.

Cheetahs pick their best

2012-10-17 14:37

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has chosen his best side for their crucial promotion/relegation playoff against the Kings.

Cheetahs in attacking mode

2012-07-06 14:21

The Cheetahs will not be in defensive mode for their last Super Rugby home game of the season against the Stormers.

Drotské: Stronger defence key

2012-05-25 09:24

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské has called on his team to up their performance on defence when they host the Waratahs.

Cheetahs desperate for a win

2012-03-14 13:18

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske says his side is desperate to find positive momentum following three consecutive losses.

Cheetahs include Boks

2011-08-03 11:35

Free State Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has included four returning Boks in his team for their Currie Cup match against WP.

Drotské: discipline cost us

2011-03-05 20:49

Naka Drotské, the Cheetahs coach, says poor discipline cost his side dearly in their defeat to the Stormers at Newlands.

Naka hands-on sponsor search

2011-01-12 22:29

The Cheetahs concerns over the lack of a main sponsor have spilled over to the coaching staff, as Naka Drotske joins the search.

Cheetahs romp to victory

2010-10-08 21:15

The Free State Cheetahs have moved into second place on the Currie Cup log after hammering the bottom-placed Leopards.

Cheetahs hope to stop Bulls

2010-09-10 14:18

The Cheetahs will be hoping that home ground advantage will be enough to stop the Blue Bulls from running rampage in Bloemfontein.

Cheetahs have a 'mental block'

2010-04-14 16:00

Naka Drotske believes his side has a massive "mental block" and won’t progress in Super rugby unless they manage to get rid of it.

Cheetahs change for Waratahs

2010-03-31 14:10

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made three changes to his Super 14 team to face the Waratahs in a potentially wet Sydney.

Deadly Steyn looms large

2009-10-30 10:24

Springbok star Morne Steyn looms large over the Currie Cup final between Blue Bulls and Free State Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld.

 
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