Klerksdorp Record, Potchefstroom - After a tough first half, defending champions FNB NWU Eagles ran away for a thorough victory over FNB Wits in round four of the 2024 FNB Varsity Cup.
The Eagles returned to their winning ways on Monday March 11 when they beat Wits 51-22 in a masterclass performance at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground.
The Eagles started the game strong with a try from Chyle Van Zyl following long periods of possession. It was not long before they extended their lead through a brilliant dribble by Keano Windvogel who offloaded to Arnoldus Vlok who added the five-pointer. Another excellent team move saw Naiden Jaarts making it 23-0 to the home team who were flying high.
Witsies reduced the deficit with a try by Dewet Lottering after a lineout driving maul. The Eagles were quick to respond with a try by Marvelous Mashimbyi. The visitors added two tries through Setshaba Mokoena and Dewet-Grant Fourie from mauls. A penalty by Tireque Apolles made the scoreboard 30-22 in favour of the Eagles at half-time.
The visitors were completely shut out in the second half while NWU piled on even more pressure through a second try by Van Zyl, with one apiece by Windvogel and Hennie du Randt.
SCORERS
FNB NWU Eagles 51 (30) - Tries: Chyle van Zyl (2), Marvelous Mashimbyi, Arnoldus Christiaan Vlok, Naiden Jaarts, Keano Windvogel, Hennie du Randt. Conversions: Zinedine Robinson (6).
FNB Wits 22 (22) - Tries: Setshaba Mokoena, Dewet Lottering, Dewet-Grant Fourie. Conversions: Tireque Apolles (2). Penalties: Apolles.
FNB Player That Rocks: Marvelous Mashimbyi (FNB NWU Eagles).
