**After a brief break for European fixtures, Guinness PRO14 is back with a bang as Ospreys travel to Toyota Cheetahs in a tasty Conference A clash.**

With the Welsh side falling behind the leading pack, it’s a must win for Ospreys – but they’ll face a tough test in South Africa.

What’s at stake?

Ospreys know they must win their three remaining fixtures in order to stand a chance of qualifying for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series.

They currently sit on 44 points – eight behind Connacht Rugby, who occupy the last qualification spot.

Meanwhile, Toyota Cheetahs, though out of the running for the post-season, will want to build up some good form and end the season on a high.

Having suffered four consecutive losses, they’ll want to give their home fans something to shout about this weekend.

Team news (Cheetahs)

Joseph Dweba will start at hooker as Marnus van der Merwe drops to the bench, while Gerhard Olivier gets the nod at flanker.

In a positional switch, Luan de Bruin and Aranos Coetzee will change places with De Bruin starting at tighthead prop.

Team news (Ospreys)

Allen Clarke has gone with an unchanged side after some Dan Evans magic inspired his team to a 29-20 win over Dragons last time out.

Alun Wyn Jones, Giorgi Nemsadze, George North, Kieran Williams and Scott Williams all remain sidelined for the Welsh outfit.

Talking points

Toyota Cheetahs captain Shaun Venter said: “We are a lot better than at the beginning of the season and our goal is to win all three matches at home.

“We want to make the supporters proud.”

Ospreys Head Coach Allen Clarke said: “With three games left it’s a simple equation for us. We know what the challenge is over the last three rounds of the regular season and our focus is on ourselves, and what we can control.

“The Cheetahs are a quality team and a formidable force at home. They are particularly dangerous in open field play with the ability to strike from deep.

“Having said that there’s a real buzz amongst the squad and a clear understanding of what we need to do to impose our game on the opposition.

“We’ll have to be at our best defensively and, in attack, be accurate and clinical.”

Key Battle – Rabz Maxwane vs Keelan Giles

Maxwane has been a revelation in the Guinness PRO14 this season as his 13 tries scored leads both conferences.

His pace and power have proven too much for any opponent and his impressive performances have been a bright spark in Cheetah’s season.

It will be the job of 21-year-old Welshman Keelan Giles to keep him quiet and do the business at the other end.

The winger has scored two tries in his third season for the club as he continues his development.

Key fact: Cheetahs have lost their last four games, while Ospreys have tasted defeat in four of their last five fixtures.

Did you know? The sides have only met three times before, with Ospreys leading the mini-series 2-1.

Cheetahs: Jaer; Small-Smith, Janse van Rensburg, Swanepoel, Maxwane; Schoeman, S Venter (capt); Marais, Dweba, de Bruin, Manjezi, W Steenkamp, Olivier, Nonkontwana, H Venter

Replacements: Van der Merwe, Coetzee, Venter, du Preez, Wiese, Basson, Paige, Fouche

Ospreys: Evans; Dirksen, Allen, Watkin, Giles; Price, A Davies; Smith, Baldwin, Botha, Beard, B Davies, Cracknell, Tipuric (capt), King

Replacements: Otten, Jones, Fia, Lydiate, Cross, Aubrey, S Davies, Morgan

TV: At Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, 4.30pm. Live on DAZN and Premier Sports.

Referee: John Lacey (IRFU)

Assistant referees: Sean Gallagher (IRFU), Ben Crouse (SARU)

TMO: Johan Greeff (SARU)

The Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets