Klerksdorp Record, Potchefstroom - Defending champions NWU Eagles are continuing on their winning ways in the 2024 Varsity Cup following a drubbing of newcomers, FNB UWC, in round 2.
The eagles trounced the opposition 49-15. The clash took place at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom.
At the start of the match, Conwill Conradie failed to capitalise with a penalty for UWC and minutes later Franco Marais opened the scoring for the Eagles following a lineout and driving maul. The home side showed dominance with tries by Keano Windvogel and Calvin Clack.
The Eagles’ tight-head prop Ntobeko Shezi extended the lead for his side with a try with Zinedine Robinson converting to put them 30-0 in the lead at half-time.
In the second half, the home side lost Shaun-Christian Baxter, Chyle van Zyl and Tian van Zyl to the sin bin and momentum swang UWC’s way when Emile Silvis opened the scoring for his side. However, the home side showed why they’re champions with Windvogel scoring another try to make it 37-5.
Late tries by Carel Van Der Verwe and Ruben Swanepoel for UWC made up some ground. But NWU weren’t done yet as Windvogel and Marvelous Mashimbyi crossed the try line again to seal an emphatic victory at home.
