FNB UCT Ikeys © Gallo Pictures
The FNB UCT Ikey Tigers spoiled the FNB Maties’ A hundred and fiftieth anniversary get together at Danie Craven Stadium on Monday as the 2 previous foes battled it out for the silverware within the FNB Varsity Cup 2025 last.
The Cape facet ended their 11-year drought after defeating Maties 44-21 in entrance of a packed Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch.
FNB Maties 21-44 FNB UCT Ikey
We love the vibes 🥳🤩
FNB UCT Ikeys carry the #VarsityCup trophy for the primary time since 2014 🐯🏆#SSRugby pic.twitter.com/O2PzyLWJ1l
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) April 14, 2025
FNB UCT Ikey Tigers ended their 11-year title drought with a commanding 44-21 victory over rivals FNB Maties in an enthralling FNB Varsity Cup 2025 Ultimate at a packed Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
Having misplaced the final two finals, it was third time fortunate for the Cape facet, who delivered a medical efficiency to disclaim Maties a fairytale win of their A hundred and fiftieth-anniversary yr. Regardless of their pedigree and residential benefit, the Maroon Machine had been undone by pricey errors and a relentless Ikeys assault.
The opening half was all about Ikeys winger Ntokozo Makhaza, who scored two tries – together with a point-of-origin stunner – and added two conversions and a penalty to offer UCT a 19-11 lead on the break. Maties responded by way of a Ryan Manuel attempt to two penalties from Christiaan Van Heerden Smith.
After the break, Maties edged nearer with a penalty, however Makhaza’s lethal boot saved Ikeys in management. At 22-14 with 20 minutes to go, the sport was nonetheless within the stability – till Ikeys fullback Duran Koevort pounced on a Maties mistake to stretch the lead.
The curse is damaged 🥳
FNB UCT Ikeys win the 2025 #VarsityCup on enemy territory 🐯🏆#SSRugby pic.twitter.com/Si18UsbGk5
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) April 14, 2025
Though Maties’ Joel Leotlela supplied a glimmer of hope with a attempt, Ikeys scrumhalf Monray Daars sealed the take care of a late five-pointer. Makhaza capped a sensational efficiency, scoring 32 factors and tormenting the Maties at each flip together with his lethal boot.
Coach Robbie Fleck’s costs lifted their first FNB Varsity Cup trophy since 2014, whereas Kabamba Flooring’ facet had been left to rue missed possibilities in a match they by no means fairly managed.
SCORERS
FNB Maties: 21 (11)
Tries: Ryan Manuel, Joel Leotlela.
FNB Ikeys: 44 (19)
Tries: Ntokozo Makhaza (2), Duran Koevort, Monray Daars.
FNB Participant that Rock: Keagan Blanckenberg (FNB UCT Ikey)
TEAMS
FNB Maties: Prince Mulea, Armand Combrink, Herman Lubbe, Zuko Poswa, Carel Van Der Merwe, Fortune Mpofu, Luan Botha, Ethan Snyman, Ezekiel Ngobeni (c), Christiaan van Heerden Smith, Grant De Jager, CJ Marx, Ryan Manuel, Joel Leotlela, Elridge Jack.
FNB UCT Ikeys: Matthew Beckett, Keagan Blanckenberg, Zachary Porthen, Enos Ndiao, Danio Botha, Siphomezo Dyonase (C), Connor Jack Gordon, Xola Nyali, Monray Daars, Alex Vermeulen, Ntokozo Makhaza, Luke Burger, Thomas Nel, Rethabile Louw, Duran Rayn Koevort.
