The round-robin stages of the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup have ended and the semi-finalists have been decided.
FNB Tuks will host FNB UCT in the first semi-final at 16:45 on Monday 7 April, followed by the second play-off between FNB Maties and defending champions FNB UFS Shimlas at the Danie Craven Stadium at 19:00.
The men from Stellenbosch delivered a commanding performance in their outing against FNB Wits in Johannesburg on Monday evening (31 March). The visitors secured a dominating 7-49 victory at the Wits Rugby Stadium, delivering a brilliant defensive effort in the first half, keeping Wits scoreless while racking up a 0-21 lead.
Despite their best efforts, the home side couldn’t put any points on the board, as the Maroon Machine ran rampant. FNB Wits were once again guilty of too many errors, which kept them pinned in their own half. Maties hooker Erasmus completed his hat-trick in the second half, while Wits finally got on the board at the death through replacement loose forward Risima Khosa, with Tireque Apolles adding the conversion.
By the final whistle, it was the Maroon Machine that walked away with their heads high after a resounding victory.
