An injury-time penalty goal by Siya Masuku secured the Toyota Cheetahs a 9-6 victory over Section Paloise in their final round EPCR Challenge Cup tie in Parma, Italy, on Sunday.
A poor first half proved to be the undoing of the Cheetahs as they went down 45-26 to the Scarlets in their Challenge Cup clash in Parma, Italy.
The Cheetahs have lost the services of flanker Oupa Mohoje for the next three weeks after he was hit with a suspension for a high tackle.
The Cheetahs returned to the Challenge Cup with an impressive 21-16 come-from-behind win over Section Paloise in the French side's own backyard.
Springbok legend Frans Steyn will start at fullback when the Cheetahs return to top-level rugby against Section Paloise in Pau on Saturday.
Ahead of their EPCR Challenge Cup debut this season, the Cheetahs have announced their squad for Rounds 1 & 2 set to be played in December 2022.