Wins for IMPI, Madibaz, UWC and CPUT in the FNB Varsity Shield round 2 matches that were played over two days (February 20 and 21) last week.
UKZN 33 – 12 WSU
It was quite the first 20 minutes in the match between FNB UKZN and the all-blacks with no team recording any points. The second half was more adventurous, as France bagged his third and fourth penalties with All Blacks getting in two tries in between the two. UKZN continued to dominate from then on and the final nail was struck with a home team try taking the final score to 33-12.
Scorers:
FNB UKZN 33 (6):
Tries: Zac Smith, Aphelele Dlamini, Thabiso Ncube.
FNB WSU 12 (0):
Tries: Glen-Linh Trop, Qhayiya Makhalima.
FNB Player That Rocks: Aphelele Dlamini (UKZN)
Teams:
UKZN: Siyanda Dlamini, Sikhona Ndulini, Owethu Mntwelizwe, Samkelo Mkhize, Aphelele Dlamini, Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, Mthomboyolo Buzani ©, Tinotenda Mazhindu, Zak Smith, Siso France, Luthando Mhlongo, Solami Sikutshwa, Singele Mkhize, Ramatuku Sikhakhane, Jovawn Visagie.
WSU: Yanda Ndamase, Mangaliso Zixesha, Yoyisa Mahobe, Luvo Zindela, Hlomla Payi, Siya Ncapayi, Qhayiya Makhalima, Khanya Solani, Asenam Mniki, Lukhangele Tshayi ©, Asisipho Jim, Glen-Lihn Tromp, Axola Mtalana, Bulelalni Nondlwana, Beon Hartnick.
Madibaz 32 – 16 UFH
Madibaz bounced back from their opening round defeat to Varsity College with a convincing 32-16 win against UFH at Madibaz Stadium. flyhalf Raashied Conrad put the Gqeberha side in front with a penalty around the 10-minute mark but seconds later UFH hooker Bunono Jamani crashed over the whitewash for the visitors’ only five-pointer, duly converted by Sinalo Jivana. Both teams continued scoring but The result was put beyond doubt when replacement back Bukho Pantsi ran in for a try after a brilliant line break by Sean Van Zijl.
Scorers:
FNB Madibaz 32 (22):
Tries: Emihle Zaza, Leon van der Merwe, Sean van Zijl, Bukho Pantsi.
FNB UFH 16 (16):
Tries: Bunono Jamani. Penalties: Sinalo Jivana (3).
FNB Player That Rocks: Leon van der Merwe (Madibaz)
Teams:
Madibaz: Raashied Conrad, Imibongo Mvuleni, Lwando Davane, Kyle Erasmus, Dewald Gerber, Sean Van Zijl, De Wet Goedhals, Leon van der Merwe, Curwin Casper, Layron Milborrow, Edward Kruger, Emihle Zaza, Bukho Pantsi, Lindokuhle Mba, Johan van Zyl.
UFH: Samkele Nzima, Bunono Jamani, Mbasa Babele, Mpho Ramahala, Kamvelile Gcweka, Yanga Gazi, Michael Mangava, Abongile Yeye, Anda Simanga, Sinalo Jivana, Bulumko Mfundisi, Salusiwe Gxekwa, Lutho Mene, Mziyabulela Bathu, Ukho Nomsatha.
Varsity College 36 – 40 UWC
The mouth-watering clash between Varsity College and FNB UWC in Durban was exactly what everyone was waiting for, and it was delivered. There were tries galore throughout the first half and UWC led by an incredible nine tries, 33-24 at the break. The final 20 minutes were as encapsulating with Varsity College receiving their third yellow card which allowed the away team to extend their lead to 40-31 and take all the points.
Scorers:
FNB Varsity College 36 (24):
Tries: Edward Sigauke, Okuhlekodwa Meyiwa (2), Jacques Marais, Anwill Prins, Christian Els.
FNB UWC 40 (33):
Tries: Ronald Nsombamanya, Leachim Adams, Aaron Swartz, Leighton Damon, J’Que Huckins, Conwil Conradie.
FNB Player That Rocks: Aaron Swartz (UWC)
Teams:
Varsity College: Okuhlekodwa Meyiwa, Jaques Marais, Donell Francis, Robert Everson, Garren Muller, Sinelifa Ncwana, Enzo Van Niekerk, Khumo-etsile Nkutha, Abande Mthembu, Frederick Marx, Edward Sigauke, Mumbo Mkhize, Anwill Prins, Benjamin Brett Field, Chandler Green.
UWC: Hlonela Qelile, Marciano Forbes, Keanuh Michaels, Alexander-Jaco Van Der Merwe, Michail Kasfikis, Romauld Nsombamanya, Nicholas Chipanje, Leighton Damon, Conwill Conradie, Aaron Swartz, Leachim Adams, Elkan Willemse, J’que Huckins, Keith Syster, Keno Alexander.
SPU 20 – 22 CPUT
In a dramatic finish at Suzuki Park in Kimberley, CPUT edged out SPU 22-20 in their Varsity Shield encounter, with a last-minute try sealing the win. SPU struggled with discipline, conceding multiple penalties, but managed to get on the board before halftime. While both teams went hard and scored regularly in the second half, it was CPUT who celebrated a hard-fought win, proving their resilience in a nail-biting encounter.
Scorers:
FNB SPU 20 (3):
Tries: Tyron China, Aviwe Mpepo.
FNB CPUT 22 (8):
Tries: Lihle Kula, Praveen Padayachiey, Kyle Ahrendse.
FNB Player That Rocks: Aviwe Mpepo (SPU).
Teams:
SPU: Aviwe Mpepo, Jan Potgieter, cassie Botes, Kwandokuhle Dlamini, Tumelo Papane, Tryon China, Sello Maketlo ©, Gareth Maree, Ethan Manus, Leslie Ruiters, Raees Sahabodien, Khanya Kama, Jaiden Faviers, Liyabona Maplanga Bokamoso Maphisa.
CPUT: Ox Ngema, Lihle Kula, Kieran Naidoo Ntsako Mhlanga Nqaba Nkonyeni, Praveen Padayachiey, Lathitha Ratsibe, Denley Adams, Jayson January, Oyintanto Maseti, Noah Pekeur, Philasande Ngcobo, Iwaan Bloys, Samukelisiwe Sandile Madonsela, Keewan Titus.
Round One
Results from the games played on Friday February 14
Varsity College 40 – 14 Madibaz
Scorers:
FNB Varsity College 40 (12):
Tries: Jacques Marais 2, Chandler Green, Jonathan Horak, Daniel van Huizen, Abande Mthembu.
FNB Madibaz 14 (7):
Tries: Sean Van Zijl, Kyle Erasmus,
FNB Player That Rocks: Frederick Marx (Varsity College)
SPU 41 – 37 UKZN
Scorers:
FNB SPU 41 (22):
Tries: Tumelo Papane, Jan Potgieter, Liyabona Maplanga, Jaiden Faviers 2.
FNB UKZN 37 (20):
Tries: Jordan Ramsamy, Wela-Aphumelele Takata, Zak Smith, Nhlakanipho Buthelezi.
FNB Player That Rocks: Khanya Kama (SPU)
UWC 50 – 33 WSU
Scorers:
FNB UWC 50 (33):
TRY: J’que Huckins 2, Alexander-Jaco van der Merwe, Leachim Adams, Marciano Forbes, Keanuh Michaels, Dantson Cloete, Keno Alexander.
FNB WSU 33 (14):
TRY: Mangaliso Zixesha, Qhayiya Makhalima, Axola Mtalana, Khanyo Solani.
FNB Player That Rocks: Nicholas Chipanje (UWC)
CPUT 41 – 10 UFH
Scorers:
FNB CPUT 41 (17):
TRY: Noah Pekeur, Ox Ngema, Bongani Gumbi, Keewan Titus.
FNB UFH 10 (10):
TRY: Bunono Jamani
FNB Player That Rocks: Iwaan Bloys (CPUT)
You can find all the fixtures, results and the log: HERE
Buy your tickets for the next round: HERE
Courtesy Varsity Cup and Varsity Sports
