The Cheetahs defeated the Waratahs 35-34 in a tight Super Rugby match this morning where nine tries were scored in all.

The Cheetahs outscored the Waratahs by five tries to four so both teams earned the four try bonus point.

In other results, the Hurricanes thumped the Rebels 66-24, the Blues lost to the Highlanders 27-20, Western Force beat the Lions 17-11, Sharks beat the Stormers 25-20 and the Reds won over the Brumbies 13-12.

Story by: Akuila Cama