Round 1 of FNB Varsity Cup Women began in spectacular fashion where FNB Maties got sweet revenge over the defending champions FNB UFH winning the match 31-19 at Davidson Stadium in Alice. FNB UP Tuks opened their campaign with a narrow 15-12 victory over FNB UWC in Bellville while the Orange Army began the tournament with a shutout win over FNB UKZN.
Here is our selection for standout players from round 1.
Jessica Maré (FNB UP-Tuks)
The inspirational FNB UP-Tuks Women’s captain can do it all. She runs hard with the ball, tackles even harder and leads from the front where her team follows. Maré, who packs down at No 8, even kicks at goal and did so superbly, slotting a conversion from the corner in her side’s 15-12 win over FNB UWC Women.
Boitumelo Motshoane (FNB UJ)
The opening game for the Orange Army was a low scoring yet back-and-forth affair from the beginning until the very last minute of the game and it was Boitumelo Motshoane who was a warrior for FNB UJ. She scored a crucial try sealing the victory against FNB UKZN.
Elme Kruger (FNB Maties)
With her two tries against the defending champions, Elme Kruger had a blast of a game. Kruger read the game brilliantly and played a vital role in getting a sweet revenge for FNB Maties over FNB UFH.
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