UCT Ikeys as soon as once more discover themselves in acquainted territory – a Varsity Cup semi-final.
The boys from Cape City narrowly missed out on internet hosting a house semi-final by a single level, however they’ll journey to UP-Tuks in Monday’s first playoff match.
Kick-off is at 16:45.
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It’s the third successive season the Ikey Tigers have reached the final 4 of the Varsity Cup with the group occurring to succeed in the ultimate in every of the final two seasons.
The ultimate hurdle the place UCT has come up quick within the final two seasons after shedding out to NWU Eagles in 2023 and UFS-Shimlas final yr.
“We’re very excited! We’re prepared for it as a result of each single recreation we put together effectively and that places us able to thrive” mentioned UCT captain Sipho Dyonase.
UCT obtained the higher of Tuks by seven-points in a 36-29 win when the perimeters squared off in Spherical 3, however Dyonase and his group know Monday’s encounter might be a totally completely different ball recreation.
“We wouldn’t say we have now psychological edge over them simply because we beat them within the spherical robin. We’re simply going to be sure that we go on the market. Be sure we’re firing on all cylinders, and the most important factor is to verify we execute our gameplan and showcase the true Ikeys model” mentioned the UCT captain.
Spherical robin section
Final season’s crushed finalists had been comfy 49-31 winners away to UJ because the spherical robin section wrapped up.
The Ikeys skipper believes the expertise of enjoying within the highveld will stand his aspect in good stead in Monday’s semi-final.
“I believe it was necessary for lots of the youthful guys, who it was their first time going as much as Gauteng.
“The altitude is completely different, the air’s thinner – generally you wrestle to breathe. I believe it’s all the time necessary to get to expertise it and so I believe that will certainly assist us”.
The winner of the match will face the winner of Monday’s second semi-final between Maties and Shimlas within the last on Monday, 14 April.
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