FNB UP-Tuks beat FNB Maties 29-23 in a dramatic final staged in Stellenbosch. This title victory equals the most number of FNB Varsity Cup trophies won by a side, FNB Maties and FNB UP-Tuks have now each won the competition five times.
FNB Maties went into this decider determined to channel the energy and aura of the Danie Craven Stadium. Meanwhile, FNB UP-Tuks spoke about silencing the home crowd in their quest to win a second consecutive title.
FNB Varsity Cup final:
FNB Maties 23 (20) – Try: Mike Mavovana. Penalties: Nevaldo Fleurs (6).
FNB UP-Tuks 29 (10) – Tries: Bernard van der Linde (2×7), Kabelo Mokoena (2). Conversion: Walter Visser. Penalty: Stefan Coetzee.
FNB Player That Rocks: Stephan Smit (FNB UP-Tuks)
FNB Varsity Cup tournament award winners:
FNB Player That Rocks: George Lourens (FNB UFS Shimlas)
FNB Back That Rocks: Nevaldo Fleurs (FNB Maties)
FNB Forward That Rocks: Thabo Ndimande (FNB UFS Shimlas)
FNB Young Guns final:
FNB NWU Eagles 14 (9) – Try: Simuthembile Ntleki.Penalties: Alec Vermaak (3).
FNB UP-Tuks 22 (7) – Try: Ruan van Blommestein. Conversion: Jean-Pierre Wentzel. Penalties: Wentzel (5).
FNB Player That Rocks: Mawande Mdanda (FNB UP-Tuks)
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