After another action-packed season, the scene is set for a thrilling Varsity Cup final between Maties and UCT Ikeys as the Cape sides get set for an epic battle on 14 April.
That clash will kick off at the Danie Craven Stadium at 19:00.
UCT progressed through to their fourth consecutive final after defeating FNB UP-Tuks at Tuks Stadium with a decisive performance, while log leaders Maties earned a hard-fought victory over defending champions UFS Shimlas in Stellenbosch.
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SEMI-FINAL MATCH REPORT RECAPS
UP-Tuks 35-48 UCT Ikeys
UCT Ikeys completed the double over UP-Tuks to book their place in the final with a thrilling 48-35 triumph at Tuks Stadium on Monday. Relentless performance from the visitors cornered Tuks to surrender a place in the finals of the Varsity Cup 2025.
SCORERS
UP-Tuks: 35 (14)
Tries: MJ Nel, Andile Myeni, Cayno February, Bom Louw.
UCT Ikeys: 48 (29)
Tries: Thomas Nel (2), Luke Burger, Xola Nyali, Keagan Blanckenberg.
Player That Rocks: Keagan Blanckenberg (UCT Ikeys)
TEAMS
UP-Tuks: MJ Nel, Ruan van Blommestein, Bom Louw, Lilitha Matsiliza, Roald Hattingh, Kamohelo Tlome, Haydn Kemp, Dillon Smith ©, Damon OConnell, Jandre Burger, Munashe Dukuswa, Keane Galant, Tharquinn Manuel, Andile Myeni, Ambesa Zenzile.
UCT Ikeys: Matthew Beckett, Keagan Blanckenberg, Zachary Pothen, Enos Ndiao, Danio Botha, Siphomezo Dyonase, Connor Jack Gordon, Xola Nyali, Monray Daars, Alex Vermeulen, Ntokozo Makhaza, Luke Burger, Thomas Nel, Rethabile Louw, Duran Rayn Koevort.
Maties 19-7 UFS Shimlas
In their 150th year, Maties will face arch-rivals Ikey Tigers in the Varsity Cup final after securing a hard-fought 19-7 victory over UFS Shimlas in a tense semi-final at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
SCORERS
Maties: 19 (9)
Tries: Grant De Jager.
UFS Shimlas: 7 (9)
Tries: Penalty Try
Player that Rocks: Carel Van Der Merwe (FNB Maties)
TEAMS:
Maties: Armand Combrink, Carel Van Der Merwe, Christiaan Van Heerden Smith, CJ Marx, Dylan Miller, Elridge Jack, Ethan Snyman, Fortune Mpofu, Grant De Jager, Herman Lubbe, Luan Botha, Mckyle Volmoer, Prince Mulea, Ryan Manuel, Zuko Poswa.
Shimlas: Ben Pitout, Bradley Giddy, Freddie Dreyer, HJ De Beer, Hlumelo Klaas, Jacobus Bezuidenhout, Kirwin Du Preez, Liam Shamburg, Marno Stopforth, Nkoka Ngobe, Ntokozo Hlope, Ramon Uys, Regan Izaks, Renier Viljoen, Siviwe Zondani
Final: Maties vs UCT, 14 April, Danie Craven Stadium
