Maties and Tuks set their sights on Cup showdown
Tuks of Pretoria and Maties of Stellenbosch top the table at the conclusion of the pool phase to book home Varsity Cup semifinals
Two former Varsity Cup champions are in line to contest the final again. Tuks of Pretoria and Maties of Stellenbosch topped the table at the conclusion of the pool phase to book home semifinals. Both won seven of eight games, but it was Tuks who claimed top spot on the nine-team log, thanks to a superior points differential. Maties’ sole defeat was a 13-9 loss in the first round at Tuks, while Tukkies suffered an 18-17 defeat at the hands of UJ in the fourth round. In Monday’s semifinals, Maties will play UJ at Danie Craven Stadium (4.45pm kickoff). When these two rivals met at the same venue in the final round of round-robin matches a week ago, Maties won 65-19 in front of a packed stadium. Maties have attracted a full-house of about 16,000 at their home stadium at each match they have played there. "That has definitely lifted the boys," said Maties coach Hawies Fourie. "We have been able to repay the faith shown in us by delivering a brand of thrilling 15-man rugby. And for sure, ...
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