UCT need a win to keep hopes alive of top-four finish in Varsity Cup
Who will forget the day Tuks registered three figures against UCT in the 2016 Varsity Cup. The game took place at the Green Mile and the Ikey Tigers under head coach Hanyani Shimange were beaten 100-25. The season saw the 2011 and 2014 champions fail to win a single game in the league phase, leading to a promotion/relegation match against Varsity Shield side UWC, which they won to hold onto their top-flight status. Former Springbok hooker Shimange departed the scene after only one season in charge. In stepped Christiaan Esterhuizen and the former Ikeys player improved things significantly, especially in terms of pride for the famed jersey. This season his side has won two from six and hold down sixth place on the table headed by Tuks, their next opponents. The Capetonians need to win this one to keep alive hopes of a top-four finish. The other contenders are Pukke (third), Shimlas (fourth) and CUT (fifth). Frontrunners Tuks and defending champions Maties have broken away from the ch...
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