In round three of this year’s Varsity Cup competition, Tuks faced off with Maties, CUT took on Shimlas, Emeris met the high flying Ikeys and UJ matched up with the NWU Eagles

FNB UJ 35 – 29 FNB NWU Eagles

FNB UJ delivered a dominant performance to edge FNB NWU 35 -29 in round three of the FNB Varsity Cup in Johannesburg on Monday. The Orange Army were clinical and laid the foundation in the first half after outscoring their opponents. Pukke opened the scoring in the seventh minute through hooker Jordan Mcloughlin. That sparked FNB UJ to life, and they hit back almost immediately. The second half was a totally different ball game, and Pukke showed fight and character. They led 29-28 with two minutes remaining, but UJ refused to give in, surviving a late scare for their second victory of the tournament.

Scorers:
FNB UJ: (28) 35  Tries: Zian Cilliers X2, Ughan Africa X2, Thabang Mphafi. 

FNB NWU Eagles: (14) 29 Tries: Ricardo Fourie X3, Jordan Mcloughlin, Luan Van der Walt.  

FNB Player of the Match: Zian Cilliers (FNB UJ)

Teams: 
FNB UJ: Sifiso Magwaza, Ryan Marimo, Bian Janse van Rensburg, Thabo Mashigo, Juan Fourie, Kamo Molefe, Josh Du Toit, Thabang Mphafi ©, Zian Cilliers, JT Kapank, Zenkosi Mthiyane, Reuven Ferreira, Exauce Kevani, Ughan Africa, JT Strydom.

FNB NWU: Alethwa Buthelezi, Jordan Mcloughlin, Jason Oosthuizen, Stephan Krugel ©, Raniel Turner, Ricardo Fourie, Tian Van Zyl, Sean Roulston, Njabulo Dladla, MJ Mostert, Therlow Prins, Aiden De Villiers, Matthew Fortuin, Luyolo Doyi, Luan Van der Walt.

 

FNB CUT 19 – 71 FNB UFS Shimlas

UFS Shimlas claimed five points and bragging rights after convincingly hammering their neighbours in a Bloemfontein derby. While the Ixias’ discipline was severely punished, the Shimlas’ discipline was a textbook example of what any coach would want from his side. This dominance saw the Shimlas take an imposing 42-0 lead into half-time. Their onslaught continued in the second half but the Ixias finally got on the board and began to play a more expansive game. On the stroke of full-time, however, the Shimlas had the final say. Replacement hooker Marnus Winter scored following another penalty-driven set-piece, while lock Marno Stopforth powered over for a powerplay try to add insult to injury.

Scorers:
FNB CUT: (0) 19 Tries: Winton Abrahams X2, Devinto Vergotine.

FNB UFS Shimlas: (42) 71 Tries: Jaco Bezuidenhout X3, Ferdi Vergottini X3, Henry van Heeden (PP 2), Tiaan Kriek, Marnus Winter, Marno Stopforth (PP), Erich Visser, Penalty try.

FNB Player of the Match: Jaco Bezuidenhout (FNB UFS Shimlas)

Teams:
FNB CUT: Devinto Vergotine, Kutlo Seyoko, Matthys Cornelius Malan, Winton Abrahams, Jade Muller, Kehan Myburgh, Raydon Swartbooi, Hope Seyaga, Dean Sciocatti, Katlego Shebu, Durandt van Aswegen, Jean Louis Theron, Vuyo Holiday, Jordan Davids, Jan-Hendrik Bessenger.

FNB UFS Shimlas: Siviwe Zondani, Kirwin du Preez, Keehan Etson, Freddie Dreyer, Edward Mpinga, Shaun Ray, Erich Visser, Henri van Heerden (captain), Sandile Nzuza, Ferdi Vergottini, Juan Venter, HJ de Beer, Ongeziwe Mobo, Jaco Bezuidenhout, Musa Moshoaliba.

 

FNB UP-Tuks 33 – 17 FNB Maties

UP-Tuks delivered a commanding performance Maties to remain the only unbeaten side in this year’s competition. Playing in front of an electric home crowd, the high-flying Tuks outfit combined clinical finishing with disciplined defence to overpower Maties in a fiercely contested derby. As anticipated the clash proved physical from the opening whistle. Both sides headed into this encounter in high spirits coming from big victories. The home side broke the deadlock in the 21st minute but the visitors quickly punched back and took the lead. The Stripe Generation was not giving up without a fight and returned from the break rejuvenated to level points. Tuks regained their lead through Fourie with a brace again from a driving maul. Jayd Austin wrapped up his top performance for the night with a try to end things in favour of Tuks.

Scorers:
FNB UP-Tuks: (5) 33 Tries: Jean Fourie X2, Munashe Dukuswa, Ben Jansen van Vuuren, Jayd Austin (POR).

FNB Maties: (17) 17 Tries: CJ Erasmus, Ryan Manuel.

FNB Player of the Match: Jayd Austin (FNB UP-Tuks)

Teams:
FNB UP-Tuks: MJ Nel, Jean Fourie, Jayd Austin, Oelof De Meyer, David Engongo, Guvandre Moses, Ben Jansen van Vuuren, Dillon Smith (C), Chad-Lee Valentine, Divan Du Toit, Munashe Dukuswa, Christiaan Vlok, Kobus Janse van Rensburg, Andile Myeni, Hopewell Ntshangase.

FNB Maties: Janlu Basson, CJ Erasmus, Keanuh Michaels, Zuko Poswa, Luan Botha, Fortune Mpofu, Louw Du Toit, Ethan Snyman, Mckyle Volmoer, Huhgo Van Zitters, CJ Marx, Ryan Manuel, Nicholas Fritz, Sebastian Hahn.

 

FNB Emeries 10 – 32 FNB UCT Ikey

FNB Emeris made their debut home game on home soil and looking to get something against defending champions. The Ikey Tigers drew first blood as Kian Davis finished off a beautifully worked move to score a POR Try for the visitors, flyhalf Alex Vermeulen made no mistake to get a good conversion kick. After a contentious first quarter of the match, the Comets responded with some beautiful stepping from their star winger Edward Sigauke who went over the try line. The home team opted for a tap-in on power play, but unfortunately failed in their attempts, The defending champions extended their lead taking the score to 5-16 at halftime. The second half had the Ikey Tigers adding two more tries to the scoreline and they claimed a 32-10 victory in a highly physical match up in Durban.

Scorers:
FNB Emeries: (5) 10 Tries: Edward Sigauke, Andrew Davis.

FNB UCT: (15) 32 Tries: Lezane Davis, Kian Davis, Jack Benade, Adam de Waal.

FNB Player of the Match: Alex Vermuelen (FNB UCT).

Teams:
FNB Emeris: Christoff Etzebeth, Jacques Marais, Nathi Ntuli, Robert Everson, Kuhle Mthimkhulu, Thando Luthuli, Garren Muller, Juan Steyl, Abande Mthembu, Fedrick Marx, Edward Sigauke, Mambo Mkhize, Chris Horak, Nkazimulo Mzolo, Chijindu Okonta.

FNB UCT: Mhleli Khuzwayo, Nic Van Schalkwyk, Phiko Zuka, Enos Ndiao (C), Connor Gordon, Xola Nyali, Eric Basson, Isaiah Louw, Josh Miller, Alex Vermeulen, Lezane Davis, Amahle Mazibuko, Kian Davis, Benade Jack, Setshaba Mokoena.

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