With one round to go in the 2024 FNB Varsity Shield competition, the teams for playoffs have now been decided.
Tuks and Madibaz have secured home semi-finals while Varsity College and WSU are also through to the last four.
During Friday’s game at the CPUT Sports Stadium in Bellville, FNB WSU consolidated their fourth position on the log after they edged FNB CPUT 23-19. The scores were tied 12-all at the half-time break.
An early first-half onslaught from the home side saw them holding most of the ball and playing most of the rugby deep inside WSU territory, resulting in Keenan Williams powering across the try line for the first score of the match.
Ntsako Mhlanga then dove across at full length from close range after being denied earlier. Keewan Titus succeeded with the conversion attempt. This handed CPUT a 12-point lead heading into the final five minutes of the opening half.
WSU levelled matters through tries from Maxwell Klaasen and Asisipho Jim with Klaasen converting one.
The opening minutes of the second half belonged to WSU’s defensive resolve which meant CPUT had to work hard to get any points. It eventually came when Ayabulela Zono dove across the try line from a ruck that formed just metres under the crossbar.
Jayson January added the extras.
A penalty and an unconverted try by Klaasen, which completed his brace, handed WSU a one-point lead as the final quarter of the match approached. He slotted another one to seal the victory with four minutes left on the clock.
SCORERS
FNB WSU 23 (12) – Tries: Maxwell Klaasen (2), Asisipho Jim. Conversion: Klaasen Penalties: Klaasen (2)
FNB CPUT 19 (12) – Tries: Keenan Williams, Ntsako Mhlanga, Ayabulela Zono. Conversions: Keewan Titus, Jayson January.
FNB Player That Rocks: Maxwell Andrews (FNB WSU)
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