
Maroon Machine march into final
Flyhalf Ernst Stapelberg kicked 10 points as Maties beat UJ 22-14 in Stellenbosch to advance to their second successive Varsity Cup final.
Flyhalf Ernst Stapelberg kicked 10 points as Maties beat UJ 22-14 in Stellenbosch to advance to their second successive Varsity Cup final.
Pukke’s title defence came to an abrupt end with a 43-28 defeat against Tuks on Monday, while Maties, Wits and NMMU sealed wins in the final regular round of the Varsity Cup.
UJ edged neighbours Wits 28-23 in Johannesburg, while there were also wins for Maties, Shimlas and Tuks in round eight of the Varsity Cup.
UJ thumped UCT 40-12 in Cape Town, while there were also wins for Tuks, Wits and Pukke in round seven of the Varsity Cup.
The 10th edition of the Varsity Cup will see a number of rule and format changes, which includes the addition of a ninth team to the competition.