VARSITY SHIELD PREVIEWS 22 FEBRUARY 2016
VARSITY SHIELD
FNB WITS vs FNB UWC at Wits Rugby Stadium, 18h30
Why change the winning team when it does the job? That seemed to be what FNB UWC coach Chester Williams had in mind when he made only one shift to the side that beat FNB TUT Vikings in Pretoria last Monday. His team will play their second consecutive away match in the FNB Varsity Shield presented by Steinhoff International when they take on FNB Wits in Johannesburg.
FNB UWC team: 15 Darian Hock, 14 Minenhle Mthethwa, 13 Courtney Cupido, 12 Ruan Mostert, 11 Byron Burgess, 10 Aidynn Cupido, 9 Clayton Daniels, 8 Jose Julies, 7 Matthew Le Roux, 6 Philbrey Joseph (C), 5 Brandon Valentyn, 4 Stuart Austin, 3 Kelvin De Bruyn, 2 Peter Karia Wanjiru, 1 Wayron Losper
Replacements: 16 Brandon-Lee Beukman, 17 Robin Paulse, 18 Matthew Faught, 19 Jeremy Papier, 20 Nortje, 21 Matthew Herbert Dean, 22 Marcus Kleinbooi, 23 Tahriq Allen.
The FNB Wits team will be released at the latest on Monday, 22 February.
FNB UFH vs FNB TUT at Davidson Rugby Stadium, 18h30
The men from Alice are yet to find the answers after three straight losses in their Varsity Shield campaign. What had initially seemed like week of gloom has sadly lived up to its name for the men from Alice. The need to win matches seems a real challenge as they are set for one more fixture in the first leg of the tournament. They find themselves sitting bottom of the log, with no points and one wonders if and when the drought will end. The team has one last hope on Monday as they face FNB TUT in Alice. It will be a last attempt for them to build some momentum leading into the second leg of the tournament.
FNB UFH team: 15.Novuka Sibongile 14.Mandaba Aziyena 13.Batshise Luyolo 12.Tom Siphosethu 11.Fihla Asiphe 10.Bisset Siviwe 9.Sias Alandre 8.Ncoko Philisani 7.Qwele Zanoxolo 6.Vula Malusi 5.Makeleni Athenkosi 4.Sityebi Sibusiso 3.Mputla Olwethu 2.Antonie Justin 1.Mdodana Bulelani
Replacements: 16.Vitsha Mzingabantu 17.Nkomo Lusindiso 18.Fanele Asiphe 19. Phunguzwa Siphelele 20.Masiza Qhama 21.Mlotywa Athiphila 22.Matutu Akhona 23.Kama Lulamile
The FNB TUT Vikings have worked hard on their errors and have proved that in their past two home matches, earning the support of their students and staff. The institution is positive and believes that it won’t be long until their first victory. The FNB TUT stadium was vibrant, as the FNB Vikings walked off with their heads held high and the supporters appreciated what was one of the best performances they have seen in a while. The side faced FNB UKZN, on Thursday 18 February, and put up an outstanding performance, which ignited the supporters and put an emphasis on the importance of home support. Despite their loss in the end, the FNB Vikings showed that they have what it takes to turn things around in their campaign.
FNB TUT team: 15 Lisa Banzi, 14 Chestwin Gaffley, 13 Ian Truter, 12 Dumsani Mthethwa, 11 Tshepo Nyathi, 10 Lukas Van Zyl, 9 Shaun Jaards, 8 Claude Johannes, 7 George Letshuma, 6 Calvin Maduna, 5 William Thompson, 4 Armand Marshall, 3 Jonty Voogt, 2 Christo Lategan, 1 Stanley Modjadji
Replacements: 16 Jurie Huyser, 17 JJ Nelson, 18 Francois De Villers, 19 Percy Mathloko, 20 Litha Vumisa, 21 Frankie Abrahams, 22 Arno Brits, 23 Kevin Ngonyama
Fixtures – Monday 22 February 2016:
FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International
16:45 FNB UJ vs FNB CUT (UJ Stadium). Live on SuperSport 1
18:30 FNB UFS-Shimlas vs FNB NMMU-Madibaz (Shimla Park)
18:30 FNB Ikeys vs FNB NWU-Pukke (UCT Rugby Fields)
19:00 FNB Maties vs FNB UP-Tuks (Danie Craven Stadium). Live on SuperSport 1
FNB Varsity Shield, presented by Steinhoff International
18:30 FNB Wits vs FNB UWC (Wits Rugby Stadium)
18:30 FNB UFH vs FNB TUT (Davidson Rugby Stadium)
Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championship
16:15 Steinhoff Tornadoes (UCT) vs Steinhoff Harlequins (NMMU) (UCT Rugby Fields)
16:45 Steinhoff Dagbreek (Maties) vs Steinhoff Vishuis (Shimlas) (Danie Craven Stadium)
19:00 Steinhoff Oppierif (UJ) vs Steinhoff Rhinos (CUT) (UJ Stadium)
FNB Varsity Young Guns presented by Steinhoff International
14:00 FNB Ikeys Young Guns vs FNB Pukke Young Guns (UCT Rugby Fields)
14:15 FNB Maties Young Guns vs FNB UP-Tuks Young Guns (Danie Craven Stadium)
16:15 FNB UFS Young Guns vs FNB CUT Young Guns (UCT Rugby Fields)
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