The Shimlas will battle it out on their home field against the Ikeys for Varsity Cup glory after the two teams finished with the Maties and the NWU-Pukke respectively.
Both wins were achieved away from home.
Ikeys beat defending champion team in Potchefstroom
The Ikeys played a cracking game against the Pukke at the Fanie du Toit sports ground to beat the defending champions 32-18.
The half-time score was 14–8 in the Capetians’ favour.
Ntokozo Makhaza was in the spotlight with five set-piece attempts, while Duran Koevort scored two tries.
- Scorers:
Ikeys: Three: Duran Koevort (2) and Mika Schubert. Penalty kicks: Ntokoso Makhaza (5).
NWU-Pukke: Tries: Tian van Zyl, Mpho Kubheka and Calvin Clack. Cap: Zinedine Robinson.
Behold…your FNB Varsity Cup finalists ????????????!
Two epic wins if @UFSweb beat Maties in Stellenbosch and the @ikeytigers beat the NWU Eagles in Potch to advance.
Final: FNB UFS vs FNB UCT on Monday 22 April at 7pm in Bloem at Shimla Park.#RugbyThatRocks pic.twitter.com/egsWQoqVaG
— Varsity Cup (@varsitycup) April 15, 2024
Shimlas score five tries in Stellenbosch
The Shimlas’ forwards laid the foundation for their eventual victory of 38-24 against the Maties in Stellenbosch.
The Bloemfontein visitors especially turned on the points after the break and they enjoyed a lead of 29-12 at one stage.
Maties was able to fight back later with a try or two, but Zane Bester’s intercept try was the final nail in the coffin.
- Scorers:
Shimlas: Tries: Asanda Kunene (2), Michael Annies, Cornelius Volschenk and Zane Bester. Goals: Ethan Wentzel (2). Penalty kick: Wentzel.
Maties: Tries: Matthys Kitshoff, Ezekiel Ngobeni, Aydon Topley and Anmaar Burton. Goals: Juan Mostert (2).
The final will be decided this coming Monday at 19:00 at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein. The action will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
