A round up of results from Varsity Shield matches played this past Friday.
FNB Wits strengthened their grip at the top of the FNB Varsity Shield standings after Round 5, demolishing FNB Madibaz 63-8. In another high-scoring clash, FNB UFH delivered a tremendous display of grit and determination at Suzuki Stadium, overpowering FNB SPU to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. FNB WSU produced a clinical first-half performance before holding off a spirited second-half comeback from FNB CPUT to secure victory in Bellville. Meanwhile, a strong first-half surge from the Caracals proved enough to seal a hard-fought win in a tight contest at Peter Booysen Stadium.
FNB Madibaz 8 – 63 FNB Wits
Scorers:
FNB Madibaz: (3) 8 Tries: Bahle Cengani
FNB Wits: (29) 63 Tries: Dustyn Holmes X3, Liam Santos X2, Christopher Kachungunu X2, Meyer Opperman, Ricardo Brandao X2, Lindani Dweba.
FNB Player of the Match: Dustyn Holmes (FNB Wits)
Teams:
FNB Madibaz: Imibongo Mvuleni, Kyle Erasmus, Aj Flemming, Luan Verster, Calvin Bosch, Corne Cloete, Dewald Gerber, Sean Van Zijl, Cameron Doyle, Layron Milborrow, Cole Hilpert, Qurin Cupido, Edward Kruger, Jaden Witbooi, Caleb Friskin.
FNB Wits: Ronan Dutton, Bonga Nxumalo, Meyer Opperman, Lian Terblanche, Hayden Munnery, Adem Niewoudt, Christopher Kachungunu, Liam Santos, Bryce Samuel, Matthew Coetzee, Lindani Dweba, Tirhani Masondo, Keith Chirwa, Dustyn Holmes, Latica Nela.
FNB SPU 34 – 61 FNB UFH
Scorers:
FNB SPU: (17) 34 Tries: Devian Ambrose, Chadwin Sellidon, Keletso Seoposengwe, Dwayne Lubbe, Tumi Papane, Penalty Try.
FNB UFH: (27) 61 Tries: Elihle Mtshemla, Bulumko Mfundisi, Alizwa Majila, Ukho Nomsatha X2, Anda Simanga, Abongile Yeye, PT-PP, Penalty Try.
FNB Player of the Match: Ukho Nomsatha (FNB UFH)
Teams:
FNB SPU: Liam Harmse, Ntokozo Ndwalane, Aiden Holtzhausen, Jacobus Johannes Fourie, Joshus Vomberg, Tyron (C) China, Kabelo Keagile, Devine Ambrose, Aswen Rademeyer, Chadwin Sellidon, Raees Sahabodien, Liyabona Maplanga, Jaiden (V) Faviers, Michael Prinsloo, Calvin Paulsen.
FNB UFH: Elihle Mtshemla, Bunono Jamani, Liyabona Matyana, Mpho Ramahala, Liyema Hitane, Alizwa Majila, Anda Simanga, Iminathi Macoli, Abongile Yey, Salusiwe Gxekwa, Liyema Ngoyi, Lisolethu Jali, Takudzwa Rushiza, Buluko Mfundisi, Ukho Nomsatha.
FNB UKZN 15 – 22 FNB UWC
Scorers:
FNB UKZN: (15) 15 Tries: Lonwabo Nkalintshana, Ndabezinhle Ngubane, Jordan Ramsamy
FNB UWC: (22) 22 Tries: Marciano Forbes, Graigon Matroos, Hlomla Ncana, Anele Magadla.
FNB Player of the Match: Aaron Swartz (FNB UWC)
Teams:
FNB UKZN: Prince Nyathi, Jordan Raamsamy, Ulrich Walker, Amu Rennenuenim, Tylo Madaat, Lonwabo Nkalintshana, Ndabezinhle Ngubane, Nhlakanipho Buthelezi, Lian Lochner, Juan Viljoen, Eloko Kayekeze, Frederick Malgas, Ntobeko Mhlongo, Jovawn Visagie, Siso France.
FNB UWC: Hlonela Qelile, Marciano Forbes, Graigan Matroos, Logan Fortuin, Melumzi Mandongana, Melvin Diedericks, Danston Cloeteof, Anele Magadla, Fra- Neeco Baron, Nhlamulo Shilubane, Leachim Adams, Denver Van Wyk, Hlomla Ncana, Juma Amisi, Aaron Swartz.
FNB CPUT 22 – 34 FNB WSU
Scorers:
FNB CPUT: (0) 22 Tries : Yibanathi Daki, Jacquin Jacobus, Dwayne Atkins
FNB WSU: (24) 34 Tries : Sandisiwe Mkhwayimba X3, Lukhangele Tshayi.
FNB Player of the Match: Lukhangele Tshayi (FNB WSU)
Teams:
FNB CPUT: Emihle Akho Benya; Lindisipho Lihle Kula; Kieran Delaan Naidoo; Ntsako Ashley Mhlanga; Abongile Kude Golela; Simphiwe Gift Thabede; Yibanathi Daki; Denley Krid Adams; Jayson January Reuben Thorne Noble; Samukelisiwe Sandile Madonsela; Mbuso Maseko; Jacquin Farrol Jacobus; Dwayne Grant Atkins; Noah Matthew Pekeur.
FNB WSU: Mihlali Nohoyeka; Mangaliso Zixesha; Yoyisa Mahobe; Luvo Zindela; Sandisiwe Mkwayimba; Siya Ncapayi; Khanaye Mbakaza; Sipho Hobosch; Thembela Folo; Isiphe Mbini; Asisipho Jim; Bulelani Nondlwana; Axola Mtalana; Ahlule Zokoza; Lukhangele Tshayi.
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