Varsity Cup UPSET: Maties Shock UCT Ikeys at Green Mile

Varsity Cup UPSET: Maties shock UCT Ikeys at Green Mile

Maties pulled off an upset win over UCT Ikeys in their Varsity Cup Round 5 clash at a windswept Green Mile on Monday. The Maroon Machine won 32-7 after leading 7-0 at half-time. Maties outsourced their Cape rivals by six tries to one. Moved up the log With their win, Maties moved up to third place in the standings, while the Ikeys dropped to fourth place. In next week’s Round 6 matches, Maties will host NWU Eagles at the Danie Craven Stadium at …

Varsity Cup: Maties dominate Ikeys, NWU stun Tuks

Maties defeated Cape rivals UCT at the Green Mile on Monday, while the NWU Eagles ended Tuks’ winning start to the Varsity Cup season. Maties adapted superbly to difficult, windy conditions to secure a convincing 34-7 win. Playing into a strong gusting wind in the first half, the visitors opted to keep ball in hand rather than kick, showing impressive patience and control despite spending large periods deep inside their own half. That approach p…