IMPI awaken the giant with statement FNB Varsity Shield victory
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A new chapter has begun for FNB UKZN IMPI in the FNB Varsity Shield after seasons of frustration, near misses and disappointments in past years, particularly in the previous season where the KZN team battled and survived the relegation playoffs in order to keep their spot in the competition.
FNB UKZN delivered a statement performance in their opening fixture of this year’s Shield campaign, securing a commanding 46-15 victory against FNB SPU, which sees them sitting proudly at the top of the summit after the first round of the round robin stages.
IMPI captain, Mthomboyolo Buzani, was pleased with his team’s efforts against the Gemmies and has urged his men to keep cool heads and to fix their eyes on keeping the standard high.
“It was a very good start, we believed in each other, we believed in the plan, and we just believed in our system. The win was good, but I feel like we could have done more and now we just need to focus on keeping up with this standard and just improving every single game,” the FNB UKZN captain explained.
With how things ended last year, not many would have predicted this kind of start to the season, especially when it comes to UKZN Impi.
Buzani, on the other hand, has revealed that he believes his team is in the process of awakening the sleeping giant, and restoring the pride and culture of the IMPI.
“We believe that we are awakening the giant, and yes, I don’t think the giant was sleeping I think the giant was always there it just needed certain impetus for it to fight back at times.
“I think now we may have a proper chance of being who we were in this competition before the struggles of the past two, three years” said the determined UKZN IMPI’s number eight.
Mthomboyolo Buzani further sung many praises to the young and fresh talents which have been added to his team, pointing out and applauding the leadership and character of the young IMPI players.
“One thing about the new group of players is the fact that, character wise. They are very strong characters, good leadership, individually, and it just makes things easier for them to blend in with the senior guys that are already here."
“Especially for me as a captain it has made my job a lot easier because the load has come off a bit because these guys are always willing to help in any aspect of the program, on and off the field. So, I’m really excited for them, they bring a lot of value to the team” concluded the IMPI skipper.
By: Mpendulo Letsoalo
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