Cape Town — It would seem the only thing to stop Maties winning the Varsity Cup for a fourth time on Monday is self-doubt. That the men from Stellenbosch University have not lifted the trophy for seven years puts pressure on them to deliver in front of their home supporters. They are favourites to beat Pukke in the final at Danie Craven Stadium (kick-off 7pm) based on the brilliant rugby they have played this season. The Maroon Machine is unbeaten (six wins, two draws), the stalemates recorded in the latter stages of the round-robin phase against Wits and Pukke. Maties topped the nine-team standings ahead of one-time losers Pukke, earning both sides home semifinals. Maties thrashed Wits 65-16 and Pukke slaughtered UJ 60-31. Break the duck Maties coach Hawies Fourie will aim to break his duck in finals at the third attempt, knowing his side has not won a home final since completing a hat-trick of wins in 2010. "I took charge in 2016 and have enjoyed coaching talented youngsters who h...
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