It is the last round of regulation play in the 2023 FNB Varsity Shield and the best has been saved for last – a titanic tussle between log leaders FNB UWC and second-placed FNB Madibaz in Gqeberha that will determine who gets promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup.
The team who finishes top of the log wins outright promotion to the big leagues of the Varsity Cup. The losers will however have a second bite at the apple and whom they will face is yet to be decided.
Defending champions FNB UFH host FNB TUT at home in a must-win match if they want to make the semi-finals. They are currently fifth on the log with the Pretoria team two points ahead in fourth place.
Pride is on offer in the KZN derby between FNB UKZN and FNB WSU. Sixth and seventh on the log respectively, they are out of contention for the playoffs.
FNB CPUT takes to the field in Cape Town for their last match against FNB Rhodes. They are sitting comfortably in third position, while Rhodes is yet to win a game this year.
FNB MADIBAZ vs FNB UWC – 15:30 – Madibaz Stadium
FNB Madibaz: 15 Myburg Kehan, 14 Kruger Henry, 13 Franks Enrique Linley, 12 Delport Troy, 11 Khonza Kholiowe, 10 November Chadwyn Ronaldo, 9 Mavuso Mpumelelo, 8 Van der Merwe Leon, 7 Bobelo Alwaba Liyema, 6 Hlupheko Mzwakhe Kevin, 5 Kachungunu Christopher Cikuru, 4 Tokwe Umna, 3 Kuse Endinako, 2 Dladla Yolisa, 1 Nortje Marco.
FNB UWC: 15 Mynhardt Tasriq, 14 Ncana Hlomla, 13 Brynard Zhaun-Jacques, 12 Breda Bryan John, 11 Vraagom Will, 10 Willemse Elkan, 9 Conradie Conwill Brooklyn (Bolla), 8 Magerman Zinzan, 7 Moerat Bilaal, 6 Nsombamanya Romuald, 5 Van der Merwe Carel, 4 Tattersal Liam, 3 Van der Merwe Riaan, 2 Swart Mauritz, 1 Michaels Keanuh Cameron.
FNB UFH vs FNB TUT – 15:30 – Davidson Stadium
FNB UFH: 15 Sidloyi Apiwe, 14 Mdladlana Lilitha, 13 Maree Ryan Kelly, 12 Baleni Yonela Sibusiso, 11 Gxekwa Salusiwe, 10 Du Plessis Merlin Ruwaan, 9 Madiba Lwazi, 8 Ngetu Zimi, 7 Gcweka Kamvelihle, 6 Totsholwana Lukhanyiso, 5 Nqotyana Cinga, 4 Xhosana Ayabulela, 3 Simani Buntu Ntlakanipho, 2 Fatyele Kamvelihle, 1 Nzima Mesuli.
FNB TUT: 15 Felix Jamie, 14 Langa Malcolm, 13 Maritz Mauritz, 12 Groenewald Dieter,
11 Robinson Joshua Sandile Robinson, 10 Koza Ayabulela, 9 Ndunakazi Buhlebuyeza, 8 Skosana Rowane Ntokoza, 6 Franse Danel Mark, 5 Turner Rianiel Andrew, 4 Mapungwana Nokutenda Albert, 3 Mokone Goabaona, 2 Van Zyl Zandre, 1 Nong Lawrence.
FNB UKZN vs FNB WSU – 15:30 – Howard College Stadium
FNB UKZN: 15 Nicholalls Jarryd, 14 Zulu Zamakuhle, 13 Mkhize Singele, 12 Coetzee Trent, 11 Adendorf Devandre Sivuyiseni, 10 Kama Khanya Junior, 9 Cele Thando Sphesihle, 8 Mazhindu Tinotenda, 7 Fenske Wilhelm, 6 Bishop Merlyn, 4 Goliath Bevan, 5 Gumede Nkanyesi, 3 McArthur Jüan-Daniël, 2 Ndimande Siphosethu, 1 Maseko Benjamin.
FNB WSU: 15 Valisi Lisolethu, 14 Tshayi Lukhangele, 13 Sondishe Awonke,
12 Jali Lisolethu, 11 Zozi Simthembile, 10 Klaasen Maxwell Curtley, 9 Ngcetane Lithemba, 8 Tshatshu Ayabonga, 7 Fana Uyathandwa, 6 Mandes Pernell, 5 Tetani Kamva, 4 Mampunye Lutho, 3 Adonisi Sithembiso, 2 Mhlonyane Ovayo, 1 Spelt Ayabonga.
FNB CPUT vs FNB RHODES – 19:00 – Cape Peninsula University Of Technology
FNB CPUT: 15 Stadler Cain, 14 Hartogh Heinrico, 13 Bloys Iwaan, 12 Baron Jo-Neil, 11 Maritz Linton, 10 Kruger Wiehan, 9 Engelbrecht Hugan, 8 Adams Denley, 7 Haupt Leano, 6 Klaasen Ché Oliver, 5 Woji Lwando, 4 Lubheka Lungelo, 3 Naidoo Kieran, 2 Kula Lihle, 1 Benya Emihle.
FNB Rhodes: 15 Momberg Callum, 14 Roux Jano, 13 Mbanzi Simelela Vuso, 12 Ntshangase Lethu, 11 Sonanze Ethan, 10 Mabodla Siyolise, 9 Mvelase Nkosinathi, 8 Jodwana Lathi-Tha, 7 Mtsewu Uviwe, 6 Hermanus Jadé, 5 Jako Qhama, 4 Stofile Xhanti, 3 Ralo Sinolwazingekamvalakhle, 2 Tshongweni Lubabalo, 1 Nene Kwanele.
