Prolific try scorer and Blitzbok stalwart, Cornal Hendricks, finally gets to don the Cheetahs jersey. The Toyota Cheetahs iniatially contracted Hendricks for this year’s Super Rugby, but a dispute arose with SARU, as Sevens coach Paul Treu wanted Hendricks for the Sevens circuit. It now seems that Hendricks’ wish of playing for the Cheetahs will come true.

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has confirmed that Hendricks has signed a contract for the 2014 Super Rugby and Currie Cup season.

Hendicks (Age 25, 189 m and 90 kg) was born in Paarl and has played 67 matches for Boland, but is better known for his exploits on the International Sevens stage for the South African Blitzbokke. He has been a regular member of the South African Sevens team since his debut in 2011.

Equally at home on the wing or at outside centre, Hendricks will add valuable depth to the Cheetahs squad. He is an aggressive defender and a strong runner. He will fit in well with the Cheetahs team.

The Cheetahs only lose Robert Ebersohn to Montpellier and Piet van Zyl to the Bulls, but have been strengthened by the signing of Francois Venter (Bulls) and Jean Cook (Bulls), who return to where they were schooled. Other players that have joined the Cheetahs are Nic Schonert (Griquas), Willie le Roux (Griquas), Piet Lindeque (Sharks) and Shaun Venter (Pumas).