It was a sensational debut campaign last year for FNB Varsity College as they displayed a true definition of what it means to be a dark horse in the FNB Varsity Shield competition. The newcomers impressed from the start and went on to the reach the final on their first attempt. Expect them to enter the 2025 competition with more confidence and eyes on the trophy.
FNB Varsity Comets skipper and scrum-half Abande ‘AB’ Mthembu has expressed that feeling within the team following their impressive run last time out, emphasising the positive lessons they have gained.
“Last season was a period of learning and growing in confidence and maturity as a team. Our attention to detail and hand work was rewarded at times. But most importantly, it helped us gain experience at this level which will definitely benefit us this year,” said the scrum-half.
FNB Varsity College surprised many last year when they clinched a runners-up position in their first season, only losing out to an unstoppable joint highest record FNB Varsity Cup champions, FNB UP-Tuks, who were clearly on a self-correction season in the Shield campaign, successfully regaining their spot back to the premium competition as the Shield victors.
The level of competitiveness Varsity College brought into the competition last time out left many talking about their quality and perhaps future prospects of potentially earning a seat into the FNB Varsity Cup competition.
“This season our goal is to be prepared for every encounter, and pride ourselves in effort and detail. Our goal is to have no regrets once the season is done” said Comets Captain Mthembu.
The Durban based side played a tightly contested warm-up match against a strong FNB Wits team as part of their final pre-season match before their FNB Varsity Shield campaign. The match was a high-scoring affair with the men from Gauteng managing to edge a 54-44 win.
“The Wits game was a good experience and a key piece of the puzzle before the campaign kicks off,” Mthembu concluded.
Provisional squad (subject to change):
Abande Mthembu, Anwill Prins, Bradley Moroney, Cade Latham, Chandler Green, Chritiaa Els, Chmani Nxoyi, Dallyn Beukes, Danie Van Huizen, Donell Francis, Dylan Walters, Enzo Van Niekerk, Frederick Marx, Garre Muller, Jacques Marais, Jonathan Horak, Juan Steyl, Khumo-Etsile Nkutha, Langalihle Dlamuka, Laython Nel, Mambo Mkhize, Mbuso Kweyama, Mignon Stevens, MJ Schoeman, Nkazimulo Mzolo, Okuhlekodwa Meyiwa, Philani Khoza, Reece Curtin, Robert Everson, Sinelifa Ncwana, Sivuyiswe Mpendu, Thabo Njapha, and Wade Williams.
Fixtures: HERE
Tickets: HERE
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