The FNB NWU Eagles surged to the top of the FNB Varsity Cup standings after a hard-fought home victory over FNB UP-Tuks in Round 5. At the Green Mile the Maroon Machine got their revenge from last year’s final and secured bragging rights in the Cape derby, claiming a bonus-point win over defending champs FNB UCT Ikeys. The Orange Army claimed another big scalp and kept their semifinal hopes alive with a solid win over the Shimlas at UJ Stadium while at the bottom of the stand