JASON CRUMP VERDICT:

"There's no doubt the Cheetahs look a bit weaker at the top end without Scott Nicholls. Jordan Jenkins, Cameron Heeps and Dan Gilkes really need to go up a gear for Oxford to be in the mix.

"There’s loads of potential in the side. Luke Killeen has shown tons of promise and Mitch McDiarmid comes in for his first UK season. The key for me is whether someone can step up for the No.5 spot with big points."

CHEETAHS STARTING LINE-UP:

Sam Masters

Cameron Heeps

Jonas Knudsen

Dan Gilkes

Jordan Jenkins

Mitch McDiarmid

Luke Killeen