Varsity Cup: UCT Ikeys Pounce on University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch Maties Survive Big Scare Vs UJ

• The University of Cape Town got its Varsity Cup campaign back on track with a vital and thumping victory over the University of the Western Cape
• The University of the Witswatersrand put in arguably its greatest ever performance as it slapped the University of the Free State
• The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University was full value in their win over the Central University of Technology

In Gqeberha, Kyle Cyster scored a hat-trick to boost the FNB Madibaz to a 36-26 bonus-point win against the FNB CUT Ixias.

The FNB Madibaz showed their attacking intent from the outset. The hosts lifted the tempo and caught the FNB CUT Ixias defence by surprise. They also used the swirling wind to their advantage and capitalised on several high-ball mistakes by the visitors.

As reported on Supersport.com, Cyster cakewalked to a hat-trick in less than half-an-hour. While the Ixias lost flyhalf Xavier Swartbooi to the sin bin thereafter, they finished the half strongly to trail 33-14 at the break.

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The FNB Madibaz lost momentum after lock Dylan Halgreen received a yellow card early in the second half. From there, FNB CUT reduced the deficit and secured a four-try bonus point.

The win is a crucial one for the FNB Madibaz, who are looking to avoid relegation at the end of the season.

The FNB CUT Ixias, who haven't won a match to date, could be in trouble if they don’t arrest their current slide.

In Stellenbosch, FNB Maties survived a big scare when they fought back from 12-3 down to beat FNB UJ 40-38. Number two Sean Swart scored two of his side’s four tries. The Orange Army had to settle for two bonus points for their efforts.

In Johannesburg, winger Wian de Lange scored two tries and flyhalf Chris Humphries 26 points via the boot as FNB Wits shocked previously unbeaten FNB UFS Shimlas 53-31. Both teams scored five tries.

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The FNB UCT Ikeys crossed the line seven times in their 53-31 victory against FNB UWC in Cape Town, having led 28-0 at the break. The overwhelmed visit did salvage some pride by running in three second half tries.

FNB Varsity Cup: University of Pretoria Tuks vs University of Cape Town Ikeys delivers instant classic

The repeat of the 2021 FNB Varsity Cup final between the Universities of Pretoria and Cape Town did not disappoint.

As reported on Sports Brief, Tuks stole the game within the final minute of a humdinger to edge out a determined Ikeys side 38-30 at the TuksStadium in Tshwane.

With this bonus-point victory, Tuks moved into fourth position, will the Ikey Tigers remained in second place on the log table.