Wits eyeing redemption
FNB Wits will have to take every chance that comes their way as they look to record a crucial victory over Pirates in Grand Challenge action at the Wits Rugby Fields on Friday evening.
The students have slipped down the Predator League log after a couple of defeats and find themselves in seventh position, three points behind Pirates (pictured in action against Wits last time out), who are in fifth place.
A win for FNB Wits will put them above Pirates and - depending on Roodepoort's (sixth) result - possibly into fifth position too.
Three more Wits teams are still in contention for semifinal spots at this stage of the season, so wins on Friday will make their chances greater.
The second team are in fourth position with 37 points, the thirds are currently in sixth place, the Under-21s in fourth and the U19s are in fifth position.
Tonight's kick-off times (all v Pirates):
6.15pm - Third XV and Under-21s
7.40pm - Second XV and Under-19
9pm - First XV
The Predator League log (including Grand Challenge):
(As at Monday, July 25 - played, won, points)
1. UJ 13, 12, 61
2. Pukke 14, 10, 52
3. Raiders 12, 8, 44
4. Impala 13, 8, 41
5. Pirates 13, 7, 36
6. Roodepoort 12, 8, 34*
7. Wits 13, 5, 33
8. Union 13, 5, 25
9. Alberton 13, 1, 7
10. Vaal Reefs 18, 2, -5*
* Includes points docked.
By Wits Rugby
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