The second round of the FNB Varsity Cup Women's tournament saw the Orange Army grab their second win of the season as they beat FNB Tuks in a 6-try thriller. Defending champs the UFH Baby Blues has restored their faith after edging FNB UWC at Davidson Stadium while FNB Maties eased past the Impi in Stellenbosch.
FNB UFH Women 42-5 FNB UWC Women
FNB UFH Women’s stalwart, Lilitha Vakalisa scored four tries to inspire her side to an emphatic 42-5 victory over FNB UWC Women in round two of the FNB Varsity Cup Women’s competition at Davidson Stadium, Alice on Friday.
Vakalisa scored two of her tries in the second stanza as her team dominated the clash from the first to the final whistle.
Coming into the clash, FNB UFH Women had suffered a (score) loss against FNB Maties Women in the opening round.
Looking to secure their spots in the semifinals early, it was a must win clash and the hosts started like a house on fire.
They opened the scoring as early as the first minute after a blistering run from winger, Adaora Philemina who scored from her own half.
Vakalisa added to her team’s tally late in the half to see her side lead 16-0 at the break.
The floodgates opened up in the second half, and the hosts took full advantage of FNB UWC’s ill-discipline.
Vakalisa was in the thick of things and secured her brace in the 36th minute before completing her hattrick five minutes later.
The influential and explosive centre wasn’t done and picked up a scrappy ball from a FNB UWC ruck to beat several defenders and score her fourth.
The visitors scored a consolation try in the 58th minute through captain, Lee-Amber Beukes but that was cancelled out when Litha Tofu crashed over for the game’s last try.
Instrumental in the win for FNB UFH Women was also flyhalf, and captain, Pinkie Touto who converted four of her team’s tries.
SCORERS
FNB UFH Women: 42 (16)
Tries: Lilitha Vakalisa (4), Adaora Philemina, Litha Tofu.
FNB UWC Women: 5 (0)
Tries: Lee-Amber Beukes
FNB Player That Rocks: Lilitha Vakalisa (FNB UFH Women)
TEAMS:
FNB UFH Women: Mila Wawa, Sibusisiwe Magxala, Eyam Ngalo, Siphosethu Purity Ngogodo, Masie Mathangane, Thokozani Sikela, Aphiwe Nqana, Lilitha Ngwenze, Sindisiwe Mbonja, Pinkie Touto ©, Adaora Philemina, Lilitha Vakalisa, Siyolise Mbilase, Litha Tofu, Inga Qongi.
FNB UWC Women: Sibulele Ndabaninzi, Unathi Tolbart, Nothando Dlamini, Kaylee Daniels, Iviwe Jonas, Jada Davids, Anothando Khatshwa, Lithethaa Maqhude, Taybah Johaar, Nandile Mvandaba, Qaqamba Ngqabalala, Anathi Mkiva, Abongwe Vilane, Lee-Amber Beukes ©, Sisipho Tshotsha.
FNB Maties Women 49-17 FNB UKZN Women
FNB Maties Women continued their impressive run in the FNB Varsity Cup with a dominant 49-17 victory over FNB UKZN Women at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday afternoon.
The wet conditions, with light drizzle throughout, made handling difficult, but the home side adapted well and showcased their attacking prowess.
FNB Maties went into the break leading 24-7 after an impressive first half. Their forwards, especially flankers Jenna Meyer and Stefney-Rose de Vries, were instrumental in dominating the breakdowns and setting up a solid foundation for the win.
The second half saw Maties step up the tempo, adding another 25 points to secure a comprehensive victory. Despite the scoreline, FNB UKZN Women showed resilience, scoring 10 points in the second half, with their efforts highlighting their fighting spirit.
Right wing Shanadine Bezuidenhout was a standout performer for Maties, impressing with her pace and work rate, earning her the Player That Rocks award.
Coach Aneesah Adams’ side now looks formidable as they chase further success in the competition, while Izak Oosthuizen’s UKZN side continues to build despite the defeat.
SCORERS
FNB Maties Women: 49 (27)
Tries: Elizabeth Slabbert (2), Shanidine Bezuidenhout (2), Jenna Meyer, Sesethu Ntamnani, Zelmarie Pretorius.
FNB UKZN Women: 17 (7)
Tries: Nomonde Mbanjwa (2), Nonduduzo Yengwa.
FNB Player that Rocks: Shanidine Bezuidenhout (FNB Maties Women)
TEAMS:
FNB Maties Women: Erin bond, Juan-Mari du Plessis, Sesethu Ntamnani, Sarah Krone, Lekobane Maria Masebe, Jenna Meyer, Stefney-Rose de Vries, Mijeane Fyer, Taliyah Bussack, Ankia Viljoen Jade Nicole Daniels, Zelmarie Pretorius, Elizabeth Slabbert, Shanidine Bezuidenhout, Kayleen Muggels.
FNB UKZN Women: Amanda Dladla, Nonduduzo Yengwa, Philisiwe Bekwa, Lulama Cele, Kimberly Fynn, Nomonde Mbanjwa, Nosipho Mkhize, Amanda Madlala, Nonhlanzeka Khuzwayo, Snethemba Mziimela, Mahlogonolo Nkoane, Senamile Molefe, Athiphile Njiyela, Akhona Gumede, Ziyanda Felicia Shazi.
FNB Tuks Women 5-36 FNB UJ Women
FNB UP-Tuks played hosts to city neighbours UJ with both sides looking for second wins of the season.
FNB UJ Women cemented their reign early in the half with impressive and composed backline. Fullback Kwanga Majebe conducted the FNB UJ attack breaking lines on the wide ends. The visitors took a 10-point lead at the interval from two sensational tries.
Thobile Msizazwe broke the deadlock after a dominant opening 10 minutes. FNB UP Tuks stretched wide for Msizazwe to easily cross over. With no questions asked from the home side FNB UJ doubled their lead.
Maintained their phases well before Alutha Ngcezula powered through Tuks defence for UJ’s second try of the day.
It was FNB UJ all the way as they extended their lead early in the second stanza. Msizazwe pierced through Tuks defence to complete her brace after an impressive possession play from the Johannesburg outfit.
She later secured her brace from a similar move in the 67TH minute.
It was undoubtedly a one-sided affair as UJ went on to score three more tries with, Boitumelo Motshoane and Fatouma Yalcoue also joining the try party. Motshoane was hungry to register her name on board as she was brought down twice before finally breaking through.
Yalcoue flew over the line in one of UJ’s easily orchestrated tries of the day. The home side finally got a consolation try in the dying minutes with Amukelani Lisenga crossing over the line out wide ending the one-way traffic encounter 5-36.
SCORERS
FNB Tuks Women: 5 (0)
Tries: Amukelani Lisenga.
FNB UJ Women: 38 (10)
Tries: Thobile Msizazwe (3), Alutha Ngcezula, Boitumelo Motshoane,
Fatouma Yalcoue
FNB Player That Rocks: Noxolo Magasela (FNB UJ Women)
TEAMS
FNB Tuks Women: Arnell Primo, Aphiwe Masuku, Nomzamo Nimorundsini, Mbali Ndlovu, Rethabile Kgatle, Kheselina Rens, Thandi Mokatse, Jess Mare ©, Erin Prins, Precious Tlaka, Amukelani Lisenga, Gugu Mncwabe, Lerato Tshabalala, Marisna Godsil, Kwanga Majebe.
FNB UJ Women: Lethiwe Buthelezi, Phophi Budzwa, Odirile Pusoe, Limamkele Duma, Sindiswa, Ngwenya, Ntandoyenkosi Nhleko, Esona Sokani, Alutha Ngcezula, Fatouma Yalcoue, Siham Chtioui, Boitumelo Motshoane, Mpumelelo Dlamini, Nonhle Mbatha, Thobile Msizazwe, Noxolo Magasela.
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