FNB UCT Ikeys ended at the top of the competition log of the 2021 Varsity Cup competition. However, they lost in the final against Tukkies with 27-34 at the Tuks Stadium.
Ikeys head coach Tom Dawson-Squibb said "We’re into our third season as a coaching staff. We want to win the tournament, but we also want people to remember us for the way we play. There is a time to attack and a time to play tactically. Overall, we want to play with energy and intensity. Those are the characteristics that should define our brand, whether we are attacking, defending or kicking."
"The turnover in a competition comprised of students is always going to be high. You can’t really talk about building from season to season. We’ve lost more than 50% of our squad since 2021. There aren’t many guys left who started in last year’s final. That’s the nature of the beast at this level, though, and we’re pleased to see so many guys moving on to receive opportunities here in South Africa and abroad. We have plenty of young players coming through from the U20 ranks, so we certainly aren’t short on talent."
Squad:
Loosehead Prop: Seth Christian, Chulumanco Nkalashe, Khwezi Sigcau.
Hooker: Alex Castle, Troy Fisher, Matthew Macleod Smith.
Tighthead Prop: Keagan Glade, Alizwa Mngqeta, Bryan le Roux, Luthando Woji.
Lock: Matthew Grobler, Mika Schubert.
Flanker: Keagan Blanckenberg, Reynard Crous, Siphumezo Dyonade, Taariq Kruger, Jason Macleod Smith, Ian Paterson, Jac van der Walt, Callum Whitson.
Eighth Man: Massimo Fierro, Matthew Hamilton.
Scrumhalf: Kyle Bowman, Dylan Munro, William Rose.
Flyhalf: David Hayes, Jordan Meyer, Thomas Meyer.
Centre: Victor Allen, Thoubaan Gabriels, Kyle Lamb, Ruban Labuschagne, Mntungwa Mapontsela.
Wing: Lezane Davis, Rihaz Fredericks, Rethabile Louw.
Fullback: Kian Davis, Athi Gazi, Duran Koevort, Ntokozo Makhaza, Taine Muirhead, Brendan Swarts.