As one of the younger players in the FNB WSU team this season, Siseko Mani intends to impress and make the most of his FNB Varsity Shield debut season.
The first-year Sports Management student who hails from Nxarhuni near East London joined FNB WSU this year after completing his matric at Durban High School.
His rugby journey has been characterised by hard work, resilience, and a drive to succeed despite his surroundings.
“Coming from Nxarhuni, rugby was the way out for me, and everything started to happen when I got to Ntsonkota High School,” he said.
“I was selected for the Border u15 iQhawe week in 2019 and I performed well there and got a bursary to attend DHS.”
Mani enjoyed a stellar schoolboy career at the Durban school where he represented the first team and Sharks Academy before opting to return to his home province. He says playing in the FNB Varsity Shield has always been on his mind.
“I’m very happy to be playing in this competition. It’s another opportunity for me to prove myself and show what I can do.
“My goal is to play the best rugby I can, and possibly help WSU get to the FNB Varsity Cup and then get a contract at a Union.”
Despite the long-term goals, Mani is laser-focused on round three of the competition.
After two losses on the trot, WSU will host FNB CPUT in their first home match of the season at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium on Friday, 28 February.
Mani says a positive mindset will be crucial if they are to secure victory.
“We need to fix our mindsets and tell ourselves we are playing for each other and WSU. We haven’t been competitive, but this week offers a fresh start," he concluded.
Kick-off between FNB WSU and FNB CPUT is at 17:00.
Fixtures: HERE
Tickets: HERE
By: Avuyile Sawula
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