Sport | Cheetahs beating the Sharks makes a two-pronged point, in the Challenge Cup and SA rugby

Cohen Jasper scores the Cheetahs’ winning try against the Sharks. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

To gain a sense of how seismic the Cheetahs’ upset of the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Sunday, consider what they will be up to before their next Challenge Cup clash against French side Pau next month.

While the South African franchises will battle-harden themselves for the remainder of the Challenge Cup pool games by playing in United Rugby Championship (URC) games to see out the rest of the year, the Cheetahs – who have played little rugby outside the tournament because the Currie Cup has yet to kick off – will put up their feet, spend time with family and do a little conditionin