Maties seek to relive Varsity Cup glory
Champions face Shimlas and Tuks are up against Pukke in the semifinals on Monday
Champions Maties welcome Shimlas to the Danie Craven Stadium (7pm kickoff) in the second Varsity Cup semifinal on Monday, while the first semi sees Tuks entertaining Pukke at Tuks Stadium (4.30pm kickoff).
Maties won all eight games in the group phase earning the Stellenbosch students top spot in the nine-team standings. Tuks ended second, Pukke third and Shimlas fourth. Maties are hot favourites to beat Shimmies in front of their home supporters and book a place in the final for the fourth consecutive year and ninth time overall. They are on a 18-game winning run that stretches back to 2018 and it is likely to continue as the Maroon Machine sets sail for a fourth-straight final appearance. The four-time champions have reached the last-four for a record ninth time and are eyeing a record fifth title since the inception of the tournament in 2008. Shimmies, the 2016 winners, will be contesting a semi for only the second time and it is going to need a special effort from the Bl...
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