FNB UJ secured a hard-fought 49-42 victory over FNB Maties in Johannesburg. The half-time score was 17-10 in favour of the home team.
UJ scored two tries within the first 20 minutes, with one being converted. The visitors fought back hard and managed to score themselves after a series of phases inside their opponents ’22. UJ crossed the try line for a third time to take a seven-point lead at halftime.
The Orange Army started the second half, where they left things off after the first 40 minutes with a points of origin try. The conversion was good, and they extended their lead even further. Two more tries followed for the scoreboard to read 40-17.
Despite the Maroon Machine scoring a handful of late tries, UJ held on to secure a well-deserved victory in the end.
FNB UJ 47 (17) – Tries: Radebe Nkondlokamthimkhulu, Siphesihle Nkabini, Prince Nkabinde (2), Hlone Mputhi, Mpho Vincent Kubheka. Conversions: Cary David (10).
FNB Maties 38 (10) – Tries: Marais de Wet (2), Willem van den Heever, Marcqiewn Titus, Mckyle Volmoer, Jacques Rousseau. Conversions: Christiaan van Heerden-Smith (3).
Player That Rocks: Rowan Malgas (UJ)
