FNB UJ ended their season on a high note outclassing FNB UWC 59-8. UJ headed into this one desperate for a victory, doing just enough to escape the relegation/promotion playoff match.
UWC’s sole try came from Zinzan Magerman while Aaron Swartz added a penalty.
The Orange Army dominated both halves of the game taking an early lead through Franco Schutte who was able to move the ball along the backline. Flyhalf Kurtley Kiewiet was an essential part of UJ’s scoring, being successful with four conversions.
Schutte made it a brace after UJ made use of their line out. Liam Rowan ensured that the home side got another five points before the halftime break.
It was Mauritz Swart who made a bold statement for UJ in the opening minutes of the second half securing a point-of-origin try. Rowan then scored his second before Maritz scored his brace, also a point-of-origin try.
David Cary, Kamva Kalipa and Berwyn Bosch were the other try scorers as the Orange Army secured a much-needed victory.
Scorers:
FNB UJ: Tries: Franco Schutte (2), Liam Rowan (2), Mauritz Swart (2), David Cary, Kamva Kalipa, Berwyn Bosch. Conversions: Kurtley Kiewiet (4), Berwyn Bosch.
FNB UWC: Try: Zinzan Magerman. Penalty: Aaron Swartz.
FNB Player That Rocks: Rowan Malgas (FNB UJ)
Teams:
FNB UWC: 1 Hlonela Qelile, 2 James Coetzee, 3 Franco Ceasar, 4 Alexander-Jaco van der Merwe, 5 Michail Kasfikis, 6 Nicholas Chipanje, 7 Louan De Lange, 8 Zinzan Magerman, 9 Wian van der Sandt, 10 Aaron Swartz, 11 Hlomla Ncana, 12 Emile Silivis, 13 Denver Van Wyk, 14 Bevan Simons, 15 Jean van Schalkwyk.
FNB UJ: 1 Damian Baker, 2 Mauritz Swart, 3 Bian Douglas Janse Van Rensburg, 4 Marius Coetzee, 5 Connor Van Buuren, 6 Kamohelo Rorisang Molefe, 7 Phillip Apea-Adu, 8 Franco Julian Schutte, 9 Liam Rowan, 10 Kurtley Kiewiet, 11 Prince Nkabinde, 12 Likhaya Tengimfene, 13 Sfiso Perseverance Dlamini, 14 Boldwin Hansen, 15 Rowan Malgas.