FNB Varsity Cup VarsityCup.co.za highlights the stars of the 2008 FNB Varsity Cup final who went on to enjoy success in the local and international game. ALSO READ: FNB Varsity Cup set to celebrate 500th match The first edition of the FNB Varsity Cup lived up to the hype. The Ikey Tigers, coached by John Dobson, won all but one of their matches and finished the regular season at the top of the standings. The FNB Maties, coached by Chean Roux, finished the round robin in second place. The Western Cape rivals went on to meet in the decider staged at the Danie Craven Stadium. FNB UCT had one hand on the inaugural title with only minutes left on the clock. FNB Maties had the final say, though, with wing Morné Jooste scoring a try to secure a famous 16-10 victory. VarsityCup.co.za highlights 10 players who featured in that 2008 final and what they achieved in the sport in later years. JOE PIETERSEN Pietersen had already represented Western Province and the Stormers by 2008. The utility back went on to play for the Cheetahs and Sharks locally, and for Bayonne, Biarritz, the Kamaishi Seawaves and San Diego Legion overseas. He is currently involved in wildlife conversation. JUAN DE JONGH A promising youngster with a devastating sidestep, De Jongh received his first cap for the Stormers in 2009 and his first opportunity for the Springboks in 2010. Since then, he has represented the Boks in 19 Tests and won an Olympic bronze medal with the Blitzboks. After a successful stint with English club Wasps, the 33-year-old centre returned to Cape Town in 2021 to rejoin the Stormers and Western Province. JACOBIE ADRIAANSE A powerful scrummager, Adriaanse bounced between Boland, Griquas, the Lions, Scarlets, Montpellier, the Kings and the Bulls over the course of an 11-year career. He enjoyed another stint at the Lions before retiring in 2019. His brother Lourens – a former Springbok – still plays for the Sharks. COENIE VAN WYK After helping FNB Maties win the title, the utility back featured for Western Province, Griquas, the Pumas, Lions, Cheetahs and Griffons. In 2016 he took up a contract with the Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan. The 34-year-old has since represented the Shimizu Blue Sharks. THERLOW PIETERSEN Pietersen moved to FNB UCT after his stint with FNB Maties. The wing won four successive FNB Varsity Cup titles between 2008 and 2011. A decade later, he was recruited by yet another Cape university, namely FNB UWC, as a coach. Pietersen currently works with Paul Treu’s side as a defence coach. PIETER ENGELBRECHT Engelbrecht moved north after the 2008 FNB Varsity Cup to take up a contract with the Lions. The powerful yet elusive centre then made a successful transition to sevens, and became a star for the Blitzboks. He currently works in Sydney, Australia. KYLE BROWN The athletic flanker linked up with the Blitzboks in 2008 and was part of the team that won the World Rugby Sevens Series title for the first time. He went on to lead the side for two seasons. By the time he hung up his boots in 2019, he had played in 347 matches and 69 tournaments for the Blitzboks, scoring 89 tries. He won three Sevens Series titles (2008-09, 2016-17 and 2017-18), a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Brown is the co-owner of Eighteen Coffee in Stellenbosch with former teammates Philip Snyman and Cecil Afrika. MATHEW TURNER The dangerous winger was recruited by Bristol after his FNB Varsity Cup exploits for the Ikey Tigers, and went on to enjoy a successful career with the England Sevens team. In 2018, he joined the Seattle Seawolves in the burgeoning Major League Rugby tournament in the USA. The 34-year-old continues to represent the Seawolves, both as a player and assistant coach. MATTHEW ROSSLEE The FNB UCT flyhalf went on to play for WP and Griquas before making the unlikely move to Hong Kong. Rosslee played seven Tests for the Asian side between 2016 and 2019. JJ GAGIANO The Ikey Tigers captain made his Test debut for the USA Eagles in 2008, and won the last of his 14 Test caps at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Thereafter, the multitalented loose forward returned to South Africa to play for the Lions and WP – winning the Currie Cup with the latter side in 2012. 22 Fascinating FNB Varsity Cup facts ahead of 500th match 2008 FNB Varsity Cup final: FNB Maties vs FNB UCT Ikeys, Danie Craven Stadium FNB Maties – 15 Joe Pietersen, 14 Morné Jooste, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Sarel Potgieter, 11 Henoe Stoffberg, 10 Ricardo Croy, 9 Wilhelm Koch, 8 Bennie Boysen, 7 Jonathan Adendorf, 6 Zandre Jordaan, 5 Jaco Nepgen, 4 Erich Laubscher, 3 Jacobie Adriaandse, 2 Lisle Clark, 1 Johan Roets. Subs: 16 Mathew Dobson, 17 Andrew Crausaz, 18 Michael Steenkamp, 19 Albert Fullard, 20 Coenie van Wyk, 21 Therlow Pietersen, 22 Jean Stemmet. FNB UCT Ikeys – 15 Robert Hopwood, 14 Marcello Sampson, 13 James Martin, 12 Pieter Engelbrecht, 11 Mathew Turner, 10 Matthew Rosslee, 9 Danie van der Merwe, 8 JJ Gagiano (c), 7 Mzo Simani, 6 Luzuko Panya, 5 Martin Muller, 4 Mike Ledwidge, 3 Dylan Rogers, 2 JP Koster, 1 Herbert Mayosi. Subs: 16 Mark Goosen, 17 Wes Chetty, 18 Dane Galley, 19 Kyle Brown, 20 Kyle Wickins, 21 Tim Whitehead, 22 Peter Haw. Photos: Anton Jordaan/Tertius Pickard/Gallo Images

FNB Varsity Cup Jonathan Mokuena on coaching FNB UJ, what motivates him and his ultimate coaching ambition. Having coached FNB NWU to FNB Varsity Cup glory in 2016, do you feel under pressure to achieve similar success with FNB UJ? No, not at all. This is a new team and a new challenge. Of course, winning the Varsity Cup in 2016 was special and my UJ boys can also write their names into the history books this year. It’s a massive opportunity for them and I hope they see it like that. What's your core value as a coach? That everyone needs to be part of something and everyone needs to feel that they belong somewhere. I want to create a family environment. What did you take from your playing days into your coaching career? Being tough and never giving anything for free. For me, the massive thing is that any team I coach must have my attitude and character when they are on the field, which means not being soft and not being involved in soft moments. How do you view the balance between academics and rugby for FNB Varsity Cup players? That's very important. My philosophy has always been to send better men into society and if they can get their degrees and play sport, why not? What motivates you as a coach? Change. I want to see change and opportunities. I want to see people growing. When I have a hand in assisting someone, I have done my job. Is there an aspect of rugby that you would like to see changed? The breakdown, which remains a mess. If referees, administrators and coaches can clean up the breakdown, then we will have a better product. What’s your ultimate coaching ambition? I want to reach the highest level and for me, that is coaching the Springboks. I have given myself 10 years to achieve that goal. Whether I make it or not, at least it gives me something I can work towards and I wake up in the morning with a purpose. Interview by Gontse Mabale Photo: Luigi Bennett/ASEM Engage

FNB Varsity Cup Flyhalf George Lourens reflects on the attacking mindset of FNB UFS Shimlas, the potency of his backline and the big win against the FNB UCT Ikeys. Who's had the biggest influence on your career? I have been blessed with lots of brilliant coaches and role models throughout the years, but most recently it has been Coach Mijaggi [Ian Campbell-McGeachy], who was my sevens coach at Maties. He has always put in the effort with me – on and off the field. He has always backed me and believed in me even when others didn’t. He still helps me to this day. Where did the journey start for you as a player? I was born with a ball in my hands and have been playing rugby for as long as I can remember. My parents won’t like me saying this, but as a schoolboy, I definitely spent more hours on the rugby field than with my books. ALSO READ: Five FNB Varsity Cup players who impressed (Round 6) You played for Paarl Gimnasium and then FNB Maties. How did the move to FNB UFS Shimlas come about? Growing up in Paarl, the obvious choice after school was to join Maties. I loved every second at Stellenbosch, but after I got my degree last year, I felt the need for change. I could tell there was something happening at Shimlas with all the changes being made, and late in the year, coach André Tredoux phoned me and offered me the opportunity to come see what Bloemfontein is all about. I haven’t looked back since. What's the difference between playing for FNB UFS Shimlas and FNB Maties? I can only speak for the 2022 season – I don’t know what Maties have this year. What I can say is there is an unbelievable vibe in the Shimlas camp. The players are all on the same page and play for each other. The biggest difference I would say is the freedom that the coaches give us to play and to express ourselves. What's the biggest difference between the cultures? The whole of the Free State loves to watch and play running rugby. I haven’t played in a team where I’ve seen so many smiles on the field. ALSO READ: 22 Fascinating FNB Varsity Cup facts ahead of 500th match As a flyhalf, how much confidence do you take from a scrumhalf and a pair of centres that do their job so well? The confidence I get from them is immense. Both of our scrumhalves have the X factor. They are game breakers. We have centres that make me look slow every day. We connect really well and fill each other’s weaker points nicely. What makes the FNB UFS Shimlas backline so dangerous this year? It feels like every game someone else puts their hand up. Every player is able to break the line at will. That’s a terrifying thing to defend. That being said, I think any backline would have success with the go-forward ball like we are getting from our forwards at the moment – so credit must go to them. In the context of the tournament, how big was Tuesday morning's 58-7 win against the FNB UCT Ikeys? Things have heated up at the top of the log. After two losses in a row, that was kind of a must-win game for us. Luckily we were able to play the game [after the match was postponed due to bad weather on Monday night] and get a full house of five log points. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB UFS Shimlas vs FNB UCT Ikeys Who is George Lourens when he is not playing rugby? I'm a very social guy who loves spending time with friends. From playing golf to chilling and playing cards, I’m always keen to spend time with the people I love. Interview by Morgan Piek Photo: Hannes Naude/ASEM Engage

The FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties will contest the 500th FNB Varsity Cup match in Cape Town on Monday. Here's all you need to know before the big clash! ALSO READ: FNB Varsity Cup set to celebrate 500th match • Eleven different varsities have competed in the FNB Varsity Cup since the inaugural season in 2008 (CUT Ixias, Madibaz, Maties, NWU Eagles, TUT Vikings, UCT Ikeys, UFS Shimlas, UJ, UP-Tuks, UWC, Wits). • The first-ever FNB Varsity Cup match was played between the FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB NWU Pukke (now known as the Eagles) in Cape Town on 18 February 2008, which ended in a 23-17 victory for the visitors. • The first FNB Varsity Cup point was scored by Corné Meyer of FNB NWU Pukke, who kicked a penalty against the FNB UCT Ikeys on 18 February 2008. • The first FNB Varsity Cup try was scored by Marcello Sampson for the FNB UCT Ikeys against FNB NWU Pukke on 18 February 2008. • The first FNB Varsity Cup hat-trick was scored by Marvin Christians for the FNB UCT Ikeys against FNB UP-Tuks on 25 February 2008. • The first team to score two hat-tricks in one FNB Varsity Cup match was the FNB UCT Ikeys against FNB UFS-Shimlas on 28 March 2011, when Therlow Pietersen and Pete Haw each scored three tries. • The first FNB Varsity Cup drop goal was kicked by Danie Opperman for the FNB TUT Vikings against the FNB NWU Eagles on 23 February 2008. • FNB Maties will be playing their 128th FNB Varsity Cup match, which is the most by any team in the competition. • FNB Maties have played in nine FNB Varsity Cup finals, which is the most finals appearances by a team. • FNB Maties have won five FNB Varsity Cup titles which is the most by a team. • The record for most points scored by a team in an FNB Varsity Cup match is held by FNB UP-Tuks, who scored 100 points against the FNB UCT Ikeys in 2016 and against the FNB CUT Ixias in 2017. • The record for most tries scored by a team in an FNB Varsity Cup match is 14, achieved by FNB UJ against the FNB Madibaz in 2010 and by FNB UP-Tuks against the FNB CUT Ixias in 2017. • The longest winning streak in FNB Varsity Cup history is 17 games by FNB Maties between 2 April 2018 and 9 March 2020. • Niel Oelofse made 44 appearances for FNB Maties, making him the most capped player in FNB Varsity Cup history. • Tinus de Beer scored 230 points for FNB UP-Tuks, making him the top point-scorer in FNB Varsity Cup history. • Edwill van der Merwe scored 23 tries for FNB Maties, making him the top try-scorer in FNB Varsity Cup history. • The record for the most points scored in an FNB Varsity Cup match is held by Gerrit Smith, who scored 40 points for the FNB Madibaz against the FNB TUT Vikings in 2012. • The record for most tries scored in an FNB Varsity Cup match is held by Duhan van der Merwe, who scored six tries for FNB UP-Tuks against the FNB UCT Ikeys in 2016. • Chris Smit, Niel Oelofse and Remu Malan each played in four FNB Varsity Cup finals for FNB Maties, which is the most final appearances by a player. • Hugo van As is the most experienced head coach in FNB Varsity Cup history, taking charge of his 91st FNB Varsity Cup match on Monday when FNB Wits play against FNB UP-Tuks. He coached UJ in 45 matches between 2008 and 2013, and he has coached FNB Wits since 2017. • The most successful head coach in FNB Varsity Cup history is Chean Roux, who won three titles with FNB Maties between 2008 and 2010. • Chean Roux (FNB Maties), Hawies Fourie (FNB Maties) and Nollis Marias (FNB UP-Tuks) each coached in four FNB Varsity Cup finals, which is the most by a head coach. ALSO READ: 500 games later – Where are FNB Varsity Cup stars now?

FNB Varsity Cup The FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties will go head-to-head on Monday as the tournament marks its 500th match. Over the past 15 years, the South African rugby-loving public has made the FNB Varsity Cup a household name. A truly proudly South African product, the premier intervarsity rugby competition has seen over 2,000 players come through the ranks and go on to play at higher levels, including 49 Springboks and 40 Blitzboks. The platform that the FNB Varsity Cup offers is not, however, limited to just South African teams. There will be more memories created on Monday, as fans can look forward to a few amazing unique matchday experiences to mark the 500th FNB Varsity Cup match celebration. These include the credo being read by former FNB UCT Ikeys and Blitzboks star Kyle Brown, who along with Juan de Jongh will also be the strat masters for FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties, respectively. De Jongh represented the Maroon Machine in the inaugural season. Fans will be treated to some spectacular half-time entertainment performed by the Indoni Dance Arts and Leadership Academy. This performance promises to be upbeat and includes a rugby element in a contemporary style while the national anthem will be rendered by Bongeziwe Mabandla. Since its inception in 2008, several former FNB Varsity Cup players have gone on to play for international sides, most recently Duhan van der Merwe. The Scotland and former FNB UP-Tuks speedster was part of the British & Irish Lions team that played in a three-match Test series against the Springboks in 2021. Van der Merwe shares the record for most tries (six) in a single FNB Varsity Cup match with Munster and former FNB Madibaz loose forward Chris Cloete. ALSO READ: 22 Fascinating FNB Varsity Cup facts ahead of 500th match The very first FNB Varsity Cup encounter took place at the very same UCT Rugby Fields where the 500th match will be played. The FNB UCT Ikeys hosted FNB NWU Pukke (now known as the FNB NWU Eagles), with the visitors winning 23-17. The match featured the likes of Brown, JJ Gagiano, England Sevens player Matt Turner and Namibia international Theuns Kotzé. The visitors were coached by Matthew Proudfoot, who went on to win the World Cup with the Springboks as an assistant coach, while current Stormers head coach John Dobson headed up the coaching at FNB UCT Ikeys. In interviews last year, both coaches said that the FNB Varsity Cup provided a platform that launched their coaching careers. 'The 2008 tournament remains the highlight of my coaching career,' Dobson said. 'Before the Varsity Cup, UCT had never seriously been on the rugby radar. We had been part of the FNB Superbowl [which preceded the Varsity Cup] and embarrassed ourselves. We always felt that we had let down the rugby traditions of the university and the likes of [UCT Springboks] HO de Villiers, Peter Whipp, Nick Mallett and Cecil Moss. Winning the Varsity Cup in 2011 restored UCT’s pride.' Proudfoot shared Dobson's sentiments. 'It was a huge privilege to coach FNB NWU-Pukke in the 2008 tournament. Other coaches that year included Chean Roux [FNB Maties] and John Dobson [FNB UCT Ikeys]. We knew the FNB Varsity Cup was going to have a massive impact on South African rugby. As far as my coaching career is concerned, the FNB Varsity Cup gave me an opportunity as a young coach to be involved in a really tough, week-in, week-out competition that simulated professional rugby for a coach. The tournament was my baptism of fire.' ALSO READ: 500 games later – Where are FNB Varsity Cup stars now? Adding to this momentous occasion of the 500th FNB Varsity Cup match, is that these two sides – FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties – have met in two previous finals (2008 and 2010) with both played at the Danie Craven Stadium. FNB Maties won both finals and have gone on to win the competition a record five times while FNB UCT Ikeys won the competition in 2011 and 2014. Monday's match will kick off at 19:00 and be broadcast on SuperSport channel 211.

FNB Varsity Cup VarsityCup.co.za selects the standout players from the matches on Monday and Tuesday. HLUMELO NDUDULA (FNB WITS) The livewire scrumhalf was at the heart of FNB Wits’ attacking success in the emphatic 51-12 victory over FNB UWC on Monday night. Ndudula made several searing breaks, and finished two outstanding tries. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB Wits vs FNB UWC SEAN SWART (FNB MATIES) The FNB Maties try-machine continues to fire. Swart made some powerful contributions at the set pieces and breakdowns against the FNB NWU Eagles. The hooker showed his strength when he scored an important try from close range. Swart has scored seven tries in this year’s tournament. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB Maties vs FNB NWU Eagles SAMPIE SWIEGERS (FNB NWU EAGLES) The NWU Eagles scrum made an impressive comeback during the latter stages of the match against FNB Maties. Swiegers made a big impact around the park too, and proved virtually unstoppable when he was deployed close to the opponents’ tryline. The Eagles skipper touched down twice in the 20-12 loss. KABELO MOKOENA (FNB UP-TUKS) FNB UP-Tuks thrashed the FNB CUT Ixias 61-12 in Pretoria to strengthen their bid for a home playoff. Fullback Mokoena – who is having a fantastic season – was a constant threat on attack and touched down for one of his side’s nine tries. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB UP-Tuks vs CUT Ixias GEORGE LOURENS (FNB UFS SHIMLAS) Shimlas scored eight outstanding tries in their impressive 58-7 win against the FNB UCT Ikeys in Bloemfontein. Lourens managed the game well from the flyhalf position and orchestrated a number of telling linebreaks. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB UFS Shimlas vs FNB UCT Ikeys FNB Varsity Cup 2021-22 combined log Photos: Abbey Sebetha/Luigi Bennett/Catherine Kotze/Christiaan Kotze//Hannes Naude/ASEM Engage

FNB Varsity Cup FNB UFS Shimlas scored eight tries in their 58-7 demolition of the FNB UCT Ikeys on Tuesday. This clash was postponed due to bad weather in Bloemfontein on Monday night. While the skies cleared on Tuesday morning ahead of the 9am kick-off, the field was wet and players on both sides struggled to adapt to the conditions. FNB UFS Shimlas were the first to adjust, though, and a sustained assault yielded three tries in the first half alone. The Ikey Tigers had little possession during this period. Poor handling and passing, however, resulted in several promising plays breaking down. The hosts maintained their intensity into the second half. No 8 Ruwald van der Merwe crashed over to secure the bonus point and put his side firmly in charge of the contest. From there, Shimlas moved into high gear and added a further four tries. A consolation score for FNB UCT at the end added little respectability to the scoreline. HIGHLIGHTS: FNB UFS Shimlas vs FNB UCT Ikeys FNB UFS Shimlas 58 (17) – Tries: Lourens Oosthuizen, Zane Bester (1x5, 1x7), Pierre Uys, Ruwald van der Merwe, Litha Nkula (1x7), Janco van Heiningen (1x7), Blaine Golden. Conversions: Nkula (4), George Lourens (2). FNB UCT Ikeys 7 (0) – Try: Matthew Hamilton. Conversion: Duran Koevort. FNB Player That Rocks: George Lourens (FNB Shimlas) MATCHDAY WRAP: Maties clip Eagles’ wings, Wits hammer UWC Fixtures, results and log FNB Varsity Cup 2021-22 combined log

FNB Varsity Shield VarsityCup.co.za selects the standout players from the weekend’s matches in Pretoria. KEITH CHIWARA (FNB UFH BLUES) The Blues forwards have fired this season to lay the platform for four consecutive wins. That said, credit must go to Chiwara for translating much of that forward dominance into territory and scoring opportunities. The Zimbabwe Sables flyhalf was named the FNB Player That Rocks in both of the recent fixtures at the University of Pretoria. He scored 17 points in the match against the FNB WSU All Blacks on Sunday. ALSO READ: Everyone is pumped – Fort Hare star IWAAN BLOYS (FNB CPUT) Bloys enjoyed a busy and productive weekend for a successful FNB CPUT side. The outside centre made some big contributions on defence, and scored three tries – including a brace against FNB DUT. BUBELE GONGQA (FNB WSU ALL BLACKS) FNB WSU struggled to make an impact at the set pieces against a more fancied FNB UFH Blues pack on Sunday. The introduction of Gongqa in the second half, however, provided them with some impetus at the scrums and around the park. The powerful hooker was one of the few standouts for the All Blacks. MATCHDAY WRAP: Fort Hare stay top, UKZN edge TUT MENZI MABASO (FNB UKZN IMPI) Mabaso continues to make an impression with his robust carries and spectacular finishes. The No 8 was part of a dominant pack that set up a bonus-point win against FNB DUT on Friday. The match against the FNB TUT Vikings on Sunday was in the balance until Mabasao bulldozed his way through the defence to score the winning try. RYAN MAREE (FNB UFH BLUES) Like Chiwara, Maree is thriving behind a dominant pack of forwards. The Blues centre scored a brace in the big win against FNB Rhodes, and crossed the line again in the fixture against the FNB WSU All Blacks. All fixtures and logs Photos: Catherine Kotze/ASEM Engage

FNB Varsity Cup The team lineups for the sixth round of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday. WATCH: Steers Top 6 Tries (Round 5) FNB WITS vs FNB UWC (Monday, 17:00, UWC Stadium, SuperSport channel 211) FNB Wits – 15 Setshaba Mokoena, 14 Wian de Lange, 13 Luhle Matyolweni, 12 Tiaan Schutte, 11 Azi Afrika, 10 Chris Humphries, 9 Hlumelo Ndudula, 8 Phillip Krause, 7 Lindokuhle Ncusane, 6 Mark Snyman, 5 Edward White, 4 Cal Smid, 3 Ebot Buma (c), 2 Dagan Meuwese, 1 Jason Cloete. Subs: 16 Prince Mulea, 17 Mikhaya Sonqishe, 18 Franco Groenewald, 19 Kyle van Eyssen, 20 Ziyanda Msipha, 21 Wernich Aucamp, 22 Keagan Lailvaux, 23 Siyabonga Xulu. FNB UWC – 15 Aydon Topley, 14 Tasriq Mynhardt, 13 Gilroy Lee Philander, 12 Lubelo Scott, 11 Peter Williams, 10 Lyle Hendricks (c), 9 Wian van der Sandt, 8 Shaine Orderson, 7 Godfrey Muzanarwo, 6 Romuald Ntumba, 5 Jaen-Louis de Lange, 4 Jacques Mostert, 3 Riaan van der Merwe, 2 Andries Engelbrecht, 1 Haniel du Toit. Subs: 16 Mauritz Swart, 17 Keon Links, 18 Liam Tattersall, 19 Nicholas Chipanje, 20 Gino Kemp, 21 Patrick Kotze, 22 Conwill Conradie, 23 Keanuh Michaels. ALSO READ: Five FNB Varsity Cup players who impressed (Round 5) FNB MATIES vs FNB NWU Eagles (Monday, 19:00, Danie Craven Stadium, SuperSport channel 211) FNB Maties – 15 Nevaldo Fleurs, 14 Marcqiewn Titus, 13 Waqar Solaan, 12 Taigh Schoor, 11 Sibabalwe Xamlashe, 10 Adriaan van der Bank (c), 9 Eduan Smit, 8 De Wet Marais, 7 Gift Dlamini, 6 Hendrik du Toit, 5 Matthew Gray, 4 Juan Beukes, 3 Matimu Manganyi, 2 Sean Swart, 1 Rhynardt Rijnsburger. Subs: 16 Francois Breytenbach, 17 Wian van Zyl, 18 Vernon Matongo, 19 Marco van Rhyn, 20 Siyabonga Matanda, 21 Mckyle Volmoer, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Mike Mavovana. FNB NWU Eagles – 15 Heinrich Botha, 14 Keano Windvogel, 13 Tino Swanepoel, 12 Seita Phatudi, 11 Naiden Jaarts, 10 Nivan Petersen, 9 Riaan Genis, 8 André Fouché, 7 Heinz Bertram, 6 Chris Vermaak, 5 Ruben Dreyer, 4 Wihan Nel, 3 Sampie Swiegers (c), 2 Vernon Paulo, 1 Jason Jansen. Subs: 16 Chyle van Zyl, 17 Ruben du Plessis, 18 Ntobeko Shezi, 19 Marvelous Mashimbyi, 20 Gustav Erlank, 21 Sylvester Hassien, 22 Martin Venter, 23 Pienaar van Niekerk. ALSO READ: Big Game – FNB Maties vs FNB NWU Eagles FNB UP-TUKS vs FNB CUT IXIAS (Monday, 19:00, Tuks Stadium, SuperSport Schools App & YouTube channel) FNB UP-Tuks – 15 Kabelo Mokoena, 14 Pierre Fourie, 13 Zander Reynders, 12 Lincoln Daniels (c), 11 Tharquinn Manuel, 10 Clyde Lewis, 9 Chad-Lee Valentine, 8 Divan Venter, 7 Hardus Rothmann, 6 Stephan Smit, 5 Tiaan de Klerk, 4 Mihlali Stamper, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Allister Williams, 1 Ethan Burger. Subs: 16 Werner Fourie, 17 André van der Merwe, 18 Daniël Wessels, 19 Orateng Koikanyang, 20 Dian Schoonees, 21 Gerado Flusk, 22 Walter Visser, 23 Ambesa Zenzile. FNB CUT Ixias – 15 Jandré de Beer, 14 Gian Bester, 13 Christiaan Venter, 12 Septimus Derkesen, 11 Jacquin van Wyk, 10 Zinedene Booysen, 9 Xavier Swartbooi, 8 Luvuyo Ndevu (c), 7 Francois Bester, 6 Jan Kotze, 5 Kevin Strydom, 4 Matthew Sekele, 3 Tebogo Masemola, 2 Tiaan Drotske, 1 Albertus Venter. Subs: 16 De-Angelo Williams, 17 Mamello Moshoaliba, 18 Laurence Victor, 19 Andile Mfaswe, 20 JT van der Walt, 21 Jakobus du Plessis, 22 Tsepo Malumane, 23 Floris Brand. ALSO READ: I was like a big Cheslin Kolbe – FNB UP-Tuks star FNB UFS SHIMLAS vs FNB UCT IKEYS (Monday, 19:00, Shimla Park, SuperSport Schools App & YouTube channel) FNB UFS Shimlas – 15 Litha Nkula, 14 Zane Bester, 13 Janco van Heiningen, 12 Jooste Nel, 11 Asanda Kunene, 10 George Lourens, 9 Chadd Adams, 8 Ruwald van der Merwe, 7 Lourens Oosthuizen, 6 Thabo Ndimande, 5 Thabang Mahlasi (c), 4 Nathan Jordan, 3 JW Meades, 2 Carl Wijburg, 1 Melusi Mthabela. Subs: 16 William Moffat, 17 Loyiso Peteni, 18 Blaine Golden, 19 Pierre Uys, 20 Lohan Potgieter, 21 Jandré Nel, 22 Kwezi Dlamini, 23 Luthando Buthelezi. FNB UCT Ikeys – 15 Duran Koevort, 14 Rihaz Fredericks, 13 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 12 Ruben Labuschagne, 11 Rethabile Louw, 10 Kian Davis, 9 William Rose, 8 Jason MacLeod Smith, 7 Taariq Kruger, 6 Sipho Dyonase, 5 Thomas Meyer, 4 Reynhardt Crous, 3 Keagan Glade, 2 Alex Castle, 1 Seth Christian (c). Subs: 16 Keagan Blanckenberg, 17 Luthando Woji, 18 Alizwa Mngqeta, 19 Matthew Grobler, 20 Matthew Hamilton, 21 Imad Khan, 22 Justin Cross, 23 Ntokozo Makhaza. WATCH: FNB Impact Player (Round 5) FNB MADIBAZ vs FNB UJ (Monday, 19:00, Madibaz Stadium, SuperSport Schools App & YouTube channel) FNB Madibaz – 15 Kyle Cyster, 14 Jade Stoffels, 13 Reese Cambier, 12 Troy Delport, 11 Khakalethu Bophi, 10 Sibalomzi Mqeni, 9 Anovuyo Moyikwa, 8 Siyamthanda Jwacu, 7 Leon van der Merwe, 6 Arnouw Nel (c), 5 Dylan Halgreen, 4 Umna Tokwe, 3 Likhona Dywili, 2 Kyle Erasmus, 1 Warwick Griffin. Subs: 16 Buhle Duruwe, 17 Endinako Kuse, 18 Aqhamile Limba, 19 Terrance Siyaya, 20 Alwaba Bobelo, 21 Wayne Moss, 22 Siphosethu Dlongodlongo, 23 Luciano Jones. FNB UJ – 15 Shaun-Christian Baxter, 14 Likhaya Tengimfene, 13 Musawenkosi Tshabalala, 12 Riaan de Jager, 11 Ilunga Mukendi, 10 Jonathan Viljoen, 9 Mpho Kubheka, 8 Kelvin Kanenungo (co-c), 7 Connor van Buuren, 6 Johannes Terblanche (co-c), 5 Brendon Pawson, 4 Babalo Makana, 3 Frans Bezuidenhout, 2 Darnell Osuagwu, 1 Kayden Kiewit. Subs: 16 Elizee Kwitonda, 17 Ntokozo Hlophe, 18 Andrew Siminyu, 19 Philip Apea-Adu, 20 Siyemukela Ndlovu, 21 Buhlebenkosi Qaba, 22 Kgothatso Sono, 23 Rowan Malgas. FNB Varsity Cup 2021-22 combined log NOTE: Teams are supplied by the universities and are subject to change

FNB Varsity Shield The FNB UFH Blues beat the FNB WSU All Blacks 27-13 in round four of the FNB Varsity Shield on Sunday to consolidate their position at the top of the log. The Blues machine rolls on. Two days after thumping FNB Rhodes 46-0, Lumumba Currie’s side produced another physical display to claim their fourth consecutive win. FNB WSU, who were the fresher team having enjoyed a bye in round three, were fiercely competitive at the lineout and breakdown. They failed to challenge the Blues at the scrum, however, and it was from this set piece that FNB UFH took control. Flyhalf Keith Chiwara converted that physical dominance into territory and scoring opportunities. The Blues went to half-time with a commanding 18-3 lead, with lock Walter Moyo and centre Ryan Maree having crossed the tryline. After the break, Chiwara continued to punish the All Blacks via his unerring boot. The Zimbabwe Sables No 10 finished the game with a personal tally of 17 points. The FNB UKZN Impi outlasted an ill-disciplined FNB TUT Vikings side to secure a campaign-boosting 17-16 win. The Vikings made a physical statement in the opening quarter. The game changed, however, after captain Laro Delport was shown a red card for a reckless tackle in the 15th minute. The Impi failed to take control of the contest and lost momentum after prop Tristan Trollip received a yellow card. FNB TUT overstepped the mark again, though, when a high challenge by Lutho Tom landed the reserve loose forward in the sin bin on the stroke of half-time. The ill-tempered arm-wrestle continued into the second stanza. Mauritz Maritz slotted two penalties to give his team the advantage as the game approached a thrilling climax. FNB UKZN needed something special and No 8 Menzi Mabaso obliged when he powered through the defence to score the game-winning try. The result sees the Impi consolidating their position in the top four, while the Vikings remain winless after four matches. FNB CPUT made wholesale changes to the team that thrashed the FNB TUT Vikings on Friday yet were still able to claim a comfortable 36-3 win against FNB DUT. Outside centre Iwaan Bloys and left wing Keenan Williams scored first-quarter tries for the defending champions. However, FNB DUT dominated the next period of play and deserved more than just a penalty goal from flyhalf Minenhle Siwela for their efforts. Having survived a lengthy onslaught on their tryline, FNB CPUT finished the first half with a flourish as Bloys’ second try gave them a 17-3 lead at the break. The third quarter was a scrappy affair, with both teams losing players to yellow cards (FNB DUT replacement prop Pernel Ngubo and FNB CPUT fullback Keano Cookson). It was still 14 on 14 when replacement flyhalf Feghon-Leigh Snyders scored FNB CPUT’s bonus-point try in the left corner. With both teams restored to 15 men, the Cape Town students crossed for two more tries to add some gloss to the scoreline. FNB Varsity Shield Round 4 results and scorers: FNB DUT 3 (3) – Penalty: Minenhle Siwela. FNB CPUT 36 (17) – Tries: Iwaan Bloys (2), Keenan Williams, Feghon-Leigh Snyders, Hugan Engelbrecht, Keanan Solomons. Conversions: Keano Cookson, Feghon-Leigh Snyders (2). FNB Player That Rocks: Iwaan Bloys (FNB CPUT) FNB UFH Blues 27 (18) – Tries: Walter Moyo, Ryan Maree. Conversion: Keith Chinwara. Penalties: Chiwara (5).
 FNB WSU All Blacks 13 (3) – Tries: Bubele Gongqa, Sibusiso Hans. Penalty: Lwandile Mapuko. FNB Player That Rocks: Keith Chiwara (FNB UFH Blues) FNB TUT Vikings 16 (10) – Try: Handre Horn. Conversion: Mauritz Maritz. Penalties: Maritz (3).
 FNB UKZN Impi 17 (5) – Tries: Zamakuhle Zulu (2), Menzi Mabaso. Conversion: Jarryd Nicholls. FNB Player That Rocks: Menzi Mabaso (FNB UKZN Impi) FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 4) Don’t miss the bumper FNB Varsity Shield festival at CPUT Sports Stadium on 1 and 3 April. All six matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport channel 207. Round 5 fixtures (Friday, 1 April): FNB UKZN Impi vs FNB Rhodes (15:00) FNB WSU All Blacks vs FNB DUT (17:00) FNB CPUT vs FNB UFH Blues (19:00) Round 6 fixtures (Sunday, 3 April): FNB Rhodes vs FNB WSU All Blacks (15:00) FNB DUT vs FNB TUT Vikings (17:00) FNB CPUT vs FNB UKZN Impi (19:00) All fixtures and logs

FNB Varsity Shield The team lineups for the fourth round of the FNB Varsity Shield on Sunday. FNB DUT vs FNB CPUT (Sunday, 15:00, Tuks Stadium, SuperSport channel 207) FNB DUT – 15 Mthokozisi Hlatshwayo, 14 Simtembile Mazwi, 13 Kgotso Mbele, 12 Ndumiso Dludla, 11 Langelihle Ntombela, 10 Minenhle Siwela, 9 Ian de Fouw, 8 Katambwa Mulumba (c), 7 Willem Bezuidenhout, 6 Menzi Nxumalo, 5 Alethwa Buthelezi, 4 Alberth Kapenda, 3 Siyabonga Mzolo, 2 Siyanda Mthembu, 1 Mpumelelo Xego. Subs: 16 Menzi Myeni, 17 Pernel Ngubo, 18 Malcolm Mahanga, 19 Nkosephayo Ngema, 20 Malusi Mkhize, 21 Siyanqoba Zuma, 22 Noah Pekeur, 23 Giovanni Makaleni. FNB CPUT – 15 Keano Cookson, 14 Tauriq Gamieldien, 13 Iwaan Bloys, 12 Philasande Ngcobo, 11 Keenan Williams, 10 Darren Alexander, 9 Jaco Barnard, 8 Leano Haupt, 7 Ché Klaasen (c), 6 Lungelo Kubheka, 5 Rafiq Toffar, 4 Roland van der Heever, 3 Masivuye Mafenyana, 2 Lucien Phillips, 1 Soyama Ngceke. Subs: 16 Siyasanga Ngubelanga, 17 Jacques-Lynn Josephus, 18 Matthew Coenraad, 19 Joshua Paris, 20 Keanan Solomons, 21 Hugan Engelbrecht, 22 Feghon-Leigh Snyders, 23 Caine Stadler. FNB UFH BLUES vs FNB WSU ALL BLACKS (Sunday, 17:00, Tuks Stadium, SuperSport channel 207) FNB UFH Blues – 15 Apiwe Sidloyi, 14 Mziyabulela Bathu, 13 Ryan Maree, 12 Migcobo Bovu, 11 Lilitha Mdladlana, 10 Keith Chiwara, 9 Lwazi Madiba, 8 Yamkela Mzozoyana, 7 Rodney Chikamhi, 6 Lukhanyiso Tosholwana, 5 Walter Moyo, 4 Ayabulel Xhosana, 3 Sibabalo Mnkani, 2 Kamvelihle Fatyela (c), 1 Edwin Nxumalo. Subs: 16 Langalethu Susela, 17 Bulela Magopeni, 18 Mbasa Sonkosi, 19 Cinga Nqotyana, 20 Avuzwa Noko, 21 Merlin du Plessis, 22 Senanelo Ndlazi, 23 Liyema Tyali. FNB WSU All Blacks – 15 Wayde Allies, 14 Sikho Gaushe, 13 Sibusiso Hans, 12 Yamkela Nyembe, 11 Tebogo Madigoe, 10 Lwandile Mapuko, 9 Eric Mcaphukana, 8 Uyathandwa Fana, 7 Ayabulela Zono, 6 Khanya Solani, 5 Asekho Marubelela (c), 4 Miyelani Ngobeni, 3 Thembalihle Njadu, 2 Zanokuhle Nkabi, 1 Lindokuhle Seteni. Subs: 16 Bubele Gongqa, 17 Anda Matshoba, 18 Dale Titus, 19 Sandisiwe Mkwayimbana, 20 Lihle Mbuqu, 21 Lithemba Ngcetane, 22 Thembani Kori, 23 Lisolethu Valisi. ALSO READ: Fort Hare star – Everyone is pumped! FNB TUT VIKINGS vs FNB UKZN IMPI (Sunday, 19:00, Tuks Stadium, SuperSport channel 207) FNB TUT Vikings – 15 Ayabulela Koza, 14 Sakhille Vusame, 13 Malcolm Langa, 12 Musawenkosi Sili, 11 Wandile Shabalala, 10 Mauritz Maritz, 9 Alwyn van Niekerk, 8 Laro Delport (c), 7 Handro Horn, 6 Ayabonga Ngcingolo, 5 Hercules Minnaar, 4 Kazadi Mukendi, 3 Goabaona Mokone, 2 Humbulani Kwinda, 1 Lawrence Nong. Subs: 16 Mxolisi Nzama, 17 Thapelo Mokoa, 18 Thato Mopedi, 19 Vuyani Vanqa, 20 Lutho Tom, 21 Michael Jacobs, 22 Damon Sinuku, 23 Nathan Badenhorst. FNB UKZN Impi – 15 Jarryd Nicholls, 14 Zamakuhle Zulu, 13 Singile Mkhize, 12 Gacula Poswa, 11 Khanya Kama, 10 Dawro Kock, 9 Johan Maritz (c), 8 Menzi Mabaso, 7 CJ Osode, 6 Sinamava Ntsinde, 5 Wilhelm Fenske, 4 Nhlakanipho Mathonsi, 3 Tristan Trollip, 2 Siphosethu Ndimande, 1 Bambolunye Dlamini. Subs: 16 Qhawe Nxumalo, 17 Benjamin Maseko, 18 Muzomuhle Ncanana, 19 Sbongokuhle Ngubane, 20 Tinotenda Mazhindu, 21 Thando Cele, 22 Marcello Flemmer, 23 Trent Coetzee. Fixtures, results and logs

FNB Varsity Shield The FNB UFH Blues beat the FNB WSU All Blacks 27-13 in round four of the FNB Varsity Shield on Sunday to consolidate their position at the top of the log. The Blues machine rolls on. Two days after thumping FNB Rhodes 46-0, Lumumba Currie’s side produced another physical display to claim their fourth consecutive win. FNB WSU, who were the fresher team having enjoyed a bye in round three, were fiercely competitive at the lineout and breakdown. They failed to challenge the Blues at the scrum, however, and it was from this set piece that FNB UFH took control. Flyhalf Keith Chiwara converted that physical dominance into territory and scoring opportunities. The Blues went to half-time with a commanding 18-3 lead, with lock Walter Moyo and centre Ryan Maree having crossed the tryline. After the break, Chiwara continued to punish the All Blacks via his unerring boot. The Zimbabwe Sables No 10 finished the game with a personal tally of 17 points. The FNB UKZN Impi outlasted an ill-disciplined FNB TUT Vikings side to secure a campaign-boosting 17-16 win. The Vikings made a physical statement in the opening quarter. The game changed, however, after captain Laro Delport was shown a red card for a reckless tackle in the 15th minute. The Impi failed to take control of the contest and lost momentum after prop Tristan Trollip received a yellow card. FNB TUT overstepped the mark again, though, when a high challenge by Lutho Tom landed the reserve loose forward in the sin bin on the stroke of half-time. The ill-tempered arm-wrestle continued into the second stanza. Mauritz Maritz slotted two penalties to give his team the advantage as the game approached a thrilling climax. FNB UKZN needed something special and No 8 Menzi Mabaso obliged when he powered through the defence to score the game-winning try. The result sees the Impi consolidating their position in the top four, while the Vikings remain winless after four matches. FNB CPUT made wholesale changes to the team that thrashed the FNB TUT Vikings on Friday yet were still able to claim a comfortable 36-3 win against FNB DUT. Outside centre Iwaan Bloys and left wing Keenan Williams scored first-quarter tries for the defending champions. However, FNB DUT dominated the next period of play and deserved more than just a penalty goal from flyhalf Minenhle Siwela for their efforts. Having survived a lengthy onslaught on their tryline, FNB CPUT finished the first half with a flourish as Bloys’ second try gave them a 17-3 lead at the break. The third quarter was a scrappy affair, with both teams losing players to yellow cards (FNB DUT replacement prop Pernel Ngubo and FNB CPUT fullback Keano Cookson). It was still 14 on 14 when replacement flyhalf Feghon-Leigh Snyders scored FNB CPUT’s bonus-point try in the left corner. With both teams restored to 15 men, the Cape Town students crossed for two more tries to add some gloss to the scoreline. FNB Varsity Shield Round 4 results and scorers: FNB DUT 3 (3) – Penalty: Minenhle Siwela. FNB CPUT 36 (17) – Tries: Iwaan Bloys (2), Keenan Williams, Feghon-Leigh Snyders, Hugan Engelbrecht, Keanan Solomons. Conversions: Keano Cookson, Feghon-Leigh Snyders (2). FNB Player That Rocks: Iwaan Bloys (FNB CPUT) FNB UFH Blues 27 (18) – Tries: Walter Moyo, Ryan Maree. Conversion: Keith Chinwara. Penalties: Chiwara (5). FNB WSU All Blacks 13 (3) – Tries: Bubele Gongqa, Sibusiso Hans. Penalty: Lwandile Mapuko. FNB Player That Rocks: Keith Chiwara (FNB UFH Blues) FNB TUT Vikings 16 (10) – Try: Handre Horn. Conversion: Mauritz Maritz. Penalties: Maritz (3).
 FNB UKZN Impi 17 (5) – Tries: Zamakuhle Zulu (2), Menzi Mabaso. Conversion: Jarryd Nicholls. FNB Player That Rocks: Menzi Mabaso (FNB UKZN Impi) FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 4) Don’t miss the bumper FNB Varsity Shield festival at CPUT Sports Stadium on 1 and 3 April. All six matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport channel 207. Round 5 fixtures (Friday, 1 April): FNB UKZN Impi vs FNB Rhodes (15:00) FNB WSU All Blacks vs FNB DUT (17:00) FNB CPUT vs FNB UFH Blues (19:00) Round 6 fixtures (Sunday, 3 April): FNB Rhodes vs FNB WSU All Blacks (15:00) FNB DUT vs FNB TUT Vikings (17:00) FNB CPUT vs FNB UKZN Impi (19:00) All fixtures and logs