FNB Tuks ready to step up in FNB Varsity Cup Women's final

This stage is set for the third edition of the FNB Women’s Varsity Cup final showdown. Ambitious FNB Tuks Women will lock horns with FNB Maties Women in a David vs Goliath battle. Lizanne Jacobs’ side toppled defending champions FNB UFH Women to book their spot in the final.

“There is a good vibe in the squad, exciting week ahead for preparations towards the final. It will come down to who wants it more in the final, we know Maties will come for us as they want to claim the title like they did in 2023,” Jacobs speaking of their preparations ahead of their biggest clash.

Tuks had to go back to the drawing board against UFH after going down to UJ in the round robin stages that nearly cost them the title contention. On the other hand, their counterparts Maties are on a five-match winning streak.

Jacobs believe that her side needs to show up for the bigger occasion.

“We need to improve definitely our game management. Our defence systems, it will take a lot of effort and character for the girls as we had a tough game against UFH,” she said.

The Stripe Generation ladies head into this encounter highly motivated after their hard-fought 8-5 victory over UFH, now they have to do it again, but this time around the stakes is higher.

The two sides will be meeting for the second time this season with Maties being the favourites as they beat Tuks by a score-line of 23-17.

Starting XV:Nomzamo Nimorundsini, Aphiwe Masuku (vice-captain), Naki Thukutha, Mbali Ndlovu, Rethabile Kgatle, Thandi Mokatse, Gina Moya, Ox Xholi, Erin Prins, Precious Tlaka (captain), Innocentia Kgosana, Gugu Mncwabe, Lerato Tshabalala, Amukelani Lisenga, Kwanga Majebe.

Replacements:Leone de Bruyn, Arnell Primo, Sharon Stoaba, Zinzi Shabangu, Marisna Godsil, Kgotso Letsoalo, Raylene Muller, Thato Nkadimeng.

By: Lehlogonolo Ditshego