The FNB Varsity College have already ticked their most important objective, which was to qualify for the FNB Varsity Cup 2026. The men from Durban North have just one more match to play to determine if their ending is perfect and if they will lift the FNB Varsity Shield in the final.
Comets captain Abande AB Mthembu says his team is more than ready for their face-off with FNB Madibaz for this season’s final.
“It’s game nine out of nine for us, and the way we have prepared in the last 8 games has been successful, so we won’t be changing too much in terms of our approach,” said Mthembu.
“It’s not easy to make it to a final, so I commend FNB Madibaz for their hard work and the way they’ve played in this campaign.”
The Comets skipper further added that despite the goal of Cup qualification being attained, they are desire and focus are not deterred as they will still fully prepare for the first ever FNB Varsity Shield final to be played in KwaZulu-Natal.
“The desire to win has definitely increased, there’s a standard that comes with doing better every week and that’s something we are not willing to compromise on,” he said.
“To be honest, we aren’t really too focused on Varsity Cup preparations just yet. For us it’s crucial that we keep our focus on Friday’s game and prepare to the best of our ability.”
Starting XV: Okuhlekodwa Meyiwa, Jacques Marais, Mbuso Kweyama, Robert Everson, Garren Muller, Sinelifa Ncwana, Enzo Van Niekerk, Juan Orde Steyl, Abande Mthembu (captain), Frederick Marx, Edward Sigauke, Mambo Mkhize, MJ Schoeman, Sivuyiswe Mpendu, and Chandler Green. Replacements: Thabo Njapha, Daniel Van Huizen, Donell Francis, Reece Curtin, Khumo-etsile Nkutha, Christian Els, Benjamin Brett Field, and Cade Latham.
