**Rugby fans were treated to tries galore in Round 3 of the Guinness PRO14 back in October last year as attacking flair took priority during a non-stop weekend of entertainment.** A blockbuster Friday night triple-header produced 162 points alone as Toyota Cheetahs continued their perfect start to the campaign with a comfortable 40-16 win over Munster. Reigning champions Leinster were equally dominant as they brushed off Edinburgh 40-14 while Connacht only just missed out on the 40-point mark in a 38-14 win at Dragons. Almost 200 points followed on Saturday as Scarlets ran riot against Zebre, Ulster thumped Isuzu Southern Kings, Ospreys edged out Benetton and Glasgow Warriors defeated Cardiff Blues. And as we prepare for the resumption of the Guinness PRO14 in August, what better time to look at some of the key takeaways from what was, quite simply, a box office Round 3. # **Cheetahs maintain pace** Toyota Cheetahs burst out of the starting blocks like Usain Bolt at the beginning of the 2019/20 season and they showed no signs of slowing down when Munster visited Bloemfontein. Ambitious rugby had already brought the hosts much success but the Irish province provided a sterner test as Ox Nche and Junior Pokomela tries gave Cheetahs a 12-9 lead at the break. Yet it was only a matter of time before Cheetahs’ attacking talent made their mark, with William Small-Smith, Joseph Dweba, Jasper Wiese and Rhyno Smith all dotting down.
