FNB Madibaz improved their chances of qualifying for this year’s FNB Varsity Shield semifinals after defeating FNB WSU 36-14 in round five of the competition at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London on Friday.
The side from Gqeberha entered the clash brimming with confidence after stunning FNB UWC in round four. Meanwhile, FNB WSU defeated FNB SPU on home soil in round four.
The first half was dominated by the hosts who displayed a high level of physicality and showcased their entertaining offloading game in wet and muddy conditions.
They scored two team tries through Jaden Witbooi and centre, Lwando Davane and both were converted by flyhalf, Raashied Conrad.
Conrad had slotted in a penalty earlier in the game, and that meant the visitors led 17-0 at halftime.
Madibaz were far from done and opened the second stanza with a five-pointer scored by Conrad.
Lock forward, Martinus Strydom quickly joined the scoring party after crashing over from a powerful rolling maul.
The hosts rang in the changes, and it paid dividends as Luvo Zindela and Axola Mtalana scored two consolation tries in the final 10 minutes.
Those were, however, cancelled out with another Witbooi try in the 79th minute to secure a resounding 36-14 victory for his side.
Scorers:
FNB WSU: Tries: Luvo Zindela, Axola Mtalana. Conversions: Unknown (2).
FNB Madibaz: Tries: Jaden Witbooi (2), Bukho Pantsi, Raashied Conrad, Martinus Strydom.Conversions: Raashied Conrad (4). Penalty: Raashied Conrad.
Team:
FNB WSU: 1 Yanda Ndamase, 2 Sibulele Manyube, 3 Yoyisa Mahobe, 4 Sinentlahla Kesa, 5 Siseko Mani, 6 Khanya Solani, 7 Pernell Mendes, 8 Sipho Hobosch, 9 Asenam Mniki, 10 Isiphe Mbini, 11 Sikho Gaushe, 12 Elam Kusa, 13 Axola Mtalana, 14 Bulelani Nondlwana, 15 Beon Hartnick. Replacements: 16 Nande Lucas, 17 Mihlali Nohoyeka, 18 Buhlebenkosi Kedama, 19 Luvo Zindela, 20 Qhayiya Makhalima, 21 Thembela Folo, 22 Yolisa Kasi, 23 Sandisiwe Mkwayimba.
FNB Madibaz: 1 Imibongo Mvuleni, 2 Kyle Erasmus, 3 AJ Flemming, 4 Calvin Bosch, 5 Martinus Strydom, 6 Johan Van Zyl, 7 Dewald Gerber, 8 Sean Van Zijl, 9 Curwin Casper, 10 Raashied Conrad, 11 Bukho Pantsi, 12 Lwando Davane, 13 Edward Kruger (c), 14 Jaden Witbooi, 15 Layron Miborrow. Replacements: 16 Tlhalefo Kabelo Moleko, 17 Bahle Cengani, 18 Lihlumelo Mantewu, 19 Dandre Van Jaarsveld, 20 Schalk Cannon, 21 Cameron Doyle, 22 Caleb Friskin, 23 Mvelo Fipaza.