FNB Varsity Shield Players That Impressed - Round 7

Last round of FNB Varsity Shield had semi-finalists decided as the FNB Varsity College Comets secured their promotion into the FNB Varsity Cup with a 41-29 FNB WSU win against FNB WSU. FNB Madibaz secured a semi-final place after a 45-27 victory over FNB CPUT and booked a spot in the FNB Varsity Cup promotion-relegation match. FNB UWC left until the last minute to defeat the Gemmies 57-40 while FNB UKZN Impi finished bottom of the log and will have to decide their fate in a relegation playoff against the top USSA side later in the year after losing to FNB UFH 36-17.

Here is our selection for standout players from round 7.

Lwando Davane (FNB Madibaz)

The FNB Madibaz centre was a tower of strength in the midfield. Time and time again he stopped FNB CPUT’s runners dead in their tracks, whether in the tight loose or when the backs tried to spread the ball out wide. He will be a big player for his side come semi-final time and beyond.

Romauld Nsombamanya (FNB UWC)

Romauld Nsombamanya, led an incredible comeback. His patients led him and his team to victory. Scoring four tries, he led by example and clinched victory as well as the FNB Player That Rocks award.

Sinalo Jivana (FNB UFH)

Sinalo Jivana kicked his team into victory. The backs of the Blues were really good. They completely shut down the FNB UKZN with beautiful defending. He earned the FNB Player That Rocks award for his efforts.

Frederick Marx (FNB Varsity College)

Drico Marx has been a consistent performer for the Comets and once again played a beautiful match to marshall his team to victory and secure promotion to the FNB Varsity Cup next season. He scored a try, netted four conversions with one penalty under his belt on the night to sink FNB WSU.