FNB WSU booked their place in the FNB Varsity Shield final after producing a powerful second-half comeback to defeat FNB UWC 42 – 32 at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London on Friday. Meanwhile, newly promoted FNB Wits delivered a dominant performance in Johannesburg, dismantling FNB Madibaz 68 – 10 in the second semi-final to set up a highly anticipated title clash.

FNB WSU 42 – 32 FNB UWC

FNB WSU produced a sensational second-half comeback to defeat FNB UWC at Sisa Dukashe Stadium, securing their place in the 2026 FNB Varsity Shield final in a thrilling semi-final encounter.

Scorers:
FNB WSU: (17) 42 Tries: Zokoza Ahlule X2, Tshayi Lukhangele, Mahobe Yoyisa, Zixesha Mangaliso.

FNB UWC: (16) 32 Tries: Cloete Danston, Wood Keagan.

FNB Player of the Match: Ahlule Zokoza (WSU)

Teams:
FNB WSU: Mihlali Nohoyeka, Mangaliso Zixesha, Yoyisa Mahobe, Luvo Zindela, Azasakhe Phuwani, Siya Ncapayi, Khanaye Mbakaza, Sipho Hobosch, Thembela Folo, Lukhangele Tshayi ©, Sosulwe Mqonci, Axola Mtalana, Bulelani Nondlwana Ahlule Zokoza, Isiphe Mbini.

FNB UWC: Hlonela Qelile, Marciano Forbes, Graigan Matroos, Pascal Tshimbalanga Melumzi Mandongana, Melvin Diedericks, Danston Cloete ©, Anele Magadla, Dwayne Badenhorst, Leighton Brinkhuis, Leachim Adams, Divan Pieters, Hlomla Ncana, Keagan Wood, Keno Alexander.

 

FNB Wits 68 – 10 FNB Madibaz

Newly promoted FNB Wits put on a masterclass to thump FNB Madibaz 68-10 in the second semifinal of the FNB Varsity Shield in Johannesburg on Friday. After a cracking start, Wits led 36 – 5 before ending the match with a whopping four tries in six minutes.

Scorers:
FNB Wits: (36) 68 Tries: Liam Santos X2, Lian Terblanche, Rekkie Gerber, Lindani Dweba, Bonga Nxumalo X2, Dustyn Holmes, Oluwole Oluwatimileyen X2, Latica Nela X2.

FNB Madibaz: (5) 10 Tries: Corne Cloete X2

FNB Player of the Match: Liam Santos (FNB Wits)

Teams:
FNB Wits: Ronan Dutton, Bonga Nxumalo, Meyer Opperman, Lian Terblanche, Hayden Munnery, Liam Santos, Christopher Kachungunu, Jamaal Feldman, Sherwin Buys, Rekkie Gerber, Lindani Dweba, Tirhani Masondo, Kamohelo Ncunca, Dustyn Holmes, Latica Nela ©.

FNB Madibaz: Imibongo Mvuleni, Kyle Erasmus, AJ Flemming, Calvin Bosch, Dewald Gerber, Corne Cloete, Ruwaan Zealand, Sean Van Zijl, Cameron Doyle, Raashied Conrad, Jaden Witbooi, Christiaan van der Merwe, Qurin Cupido, Cullen Willows, Layron Milborrow.

Courtesy Varsity Cup

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