The FNB Varsity Cup captains look ahead to this year’s tournament that kicks off on 20 February.
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Buhle Qaba/Kelvin Kanenungo
What does it mean to be captain of your team this year?
It means a lot to be in a position of leadership and it is something we cherish. It’s a lot for one person and that’s why we share the responsibilities as co-captains.
What are your expectations for this year’s tournament?
It is quite simple – we want to win it and we are prepared to go the extra mile to do so.
Who will score the most tries for your team?
Prince Nkabinde.
Who will collect the most FNB Player that Rocks Awards?
Mpho Kubheka.
Which player in the team should we be following on social media?
Kayden Kiewit.
What is the importance of the #ShowUS campaign?
I believe in action and doing more instead of just speaking about it. So, it is good to get involved as a university and as a team.
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Lincoln Daniels
What does it mean to be captain of your team this year?
As a young boy growing up, I never thought I’d be captaining a team. So, I’m proud of myself and I enjoy the responsibilities that come with captaining. It’s a proud moment for me.
What are your expectations for this year’s tournament?
There’s a huge target on our backs as one of the teams that have won the Varsity Cup the most. We want to win this again and make history.
Who will score the most tries for your team?
Kyle Cyster.
Who will collect the most FNB Player that Rocks Awards?
Hopefully me, otherwise Kyle Cyster.
Which player in the team should we be following on social media?
The whole backline.
What is the importance of the #ShowUS campaign?
It is an eye-opener and an encouragement to help the local community.
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Dameon Venter
What does it mean to be captain of your team this year?
I’ve been part of the system for a while and it’s a great honour to be captain. It’s my hometown and it’s a place I cherish, so it’s a huge honour for me.
What are your expectations for this year’s tournament?
We’ve set huge expectations for ourselves, and it is to go all the way. And I think our preparation can get us there.
Who will score the most tries for your team?
I’m the hooker, so from mauls probably me. But we’ve got expanse backs and great speedsters and we want to play exciting rugby. We don’t want to maul every try, we want to score exciting tries and get some guys on the highlight reels.
Who will collect the most FNB Player that Rocks Awards?
I think we’ve got a lot of talent from the front to the back with a lot of skill.
Which player in the team should we be following on social media?
FNB Wits.
What is the importance of the #ShowUS campaign?
This year there’s a lot of effort by the Varsities and I think it’s important to play a part in making a change. It is a great initiative. It is better than talking about what you can do, it’s showing you care about people.
