Maties edge errant Ikeys
9 Mar 2010
Maties held on for a hard-fought 23-17 win against UCT in Stellenbosch on Monday.
The conditions: perfect. The atmosphere: electric. A packed Danie Craven Stadium was set for another exhilarating Cape Derby between defending champions Maties and southern rivals UCT.
Both teams entered the encounter undefeated after five rounds, promising a close contest. And it was, but Maties emerged the victors as they fended off a late surge from Ikeys in the last quarter of the match.
Ikeys had only themselves to blame. The visitors enjoyed most of the possession and penetrated the home side’s defensive lines on several occasions. They also looked impressive at the breakdowns, working themselves into their opponent’s territory via good set-phase play.
But elementary errors such as poor decision-making and handling, inaccurate kicks and ill-discipline prevented them from converting their try-scoring opportunities.
Maties were not the convincing side as displayed in previous fixtures but they managed to capitalise on Ikeys’ mistakes and surged into a 13-0 lead.
Pivot Andre Kemp opened the scoring with two penalties, which was followed by a runaway try from lock Andrew Prior after intercepting Ikeys’ play on the halfway line.
The situation worsened for UCT as pivot Matt Rosslee and centre Marcel Brache were off target with the boot, missing 11 possible points between them. But they did hit back through a try by Marcello Sampson as the wing dived in at the corner after an impressive team effort.
Kemp converted one penalty on the half-time mark to secure a 16-5 lead for Maties at half-time.
The home side extended their lead to 18 points when wing Wilhelm Loock scored an early try but Ikeys returned to the field a more composed side after the break.
This saw UCT fight their way back into the game with two tries through replacement centre Mark Esterhuizen and fullback Therlow Pietersen.
Ikeys then had two clear opportunities to take the lead, but they were denied by a TMO decision and a knock-on by Pietersen 5m from the try-line.
Maties seemed to have the result in the bag as they had possession deep in Ikeys’ half with three minutes to go. But the visitors had one last attack and broke away into Maties’ 22.
With space out wide, the ball was passed through the hands and a late winner seemed inevitable. But prop Ash Wells lost the ball forward, handing Maties the victory as they cleared the ball into touch from the resulting scrum.
In other results, Shimlas ended Tuks play-off dreams as the former won 27-23 in Pretoria.
No 8 Boom Prinsloo, skipper Wayne Stevens, fullback Reinhardt Erwee and wing Beast Ndwandwa all scored for the visitors.
Pukke thrashed TUT 51-17 in Potchefstroom to rise above third-placed UCT on the log.
Lock Francois Robbertse scored a hat-trick as Pukke crossed the whitewash on eight occasions.
Last year’s finalists had a disappointing start to the campaign, but they should be able to secure a semi-final place with one round to go before the play-offs.
UJ thrashed NMMU to a record scoreline of 97-14 in Johannesburg.
It was the most points scored by a team in a Varsity Cup match and the highest points difference.
Hooker Edgar Marutlulle scored a hat-trick, while fullback Aubrey MacDonald, wing Lola Waka and replacement back Andre Smith grabbed a brace each as UJ scored 14 tries.
The huge deficit came in handy as UJ remain in a semi-final position on the log on points difference above Shimlas.
Varsity Cup, Round 6:
Maties 23 – 17 UCT
Tuks 23 – 27 Shimlas
Pukke 51 – 17 TUT
UJ 97 – 14 NMMU
Varsity Cup, Final Round:
15 March
Pukke vs Maties – 16:30
UCT vs Tuks – 18:30
Shimlas vs UJ – 18:30
TUT vs NMMU – 18:30
By Gareth Duncan
98 Comments
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8 Mar 2010, 20:28 pm
Maties >
8 Mar 2010, 20:34 pm
GO MATIES
8 Mar 2010, 20:37 pm
go ikeys – i know you guys have little chance at dc stadium but give it a full go anyway
8 Mar 2010, 20:47 pm
this national anthem thing for an intervarsity is a bit corny.
is this a francois pienaar brainchild?
8 Mar 2010, 20:59 pm
that maties left wing is seriously quiiiiiiick!
well balanced runner as well
8 Mar 2010, 21:06 pm
in the bread basket gift try. That no. 5 lock can motor.
8 Mar 2010, 21:12 pm
somebody should send a tape of this game to plumtree.
amateurs showing how its done
8 Mar 2010, 21:13 pm
These WPians I will never understand. You will never, ever see RL wearing a pink shorts. Oh it is true!
8 Mar 2010, 21:19 pm
come Ikey’s catch a wake up already. Letting the occasion get to them or something
8 Mar 2010, 21:21 pm
there you go just what the doctor ordered.
Maties going down here. Watch.
8 Mar 2010, 21:22 pm
@charo:
Draw and pass. Perfect, perhaps that old man Tereblance should join Plum to watch this match when they get the dvd.
8 Mar 2010, 21:23 pm
try ikeys
that sampson is a good one as well.
there is so much talent in cape town – don’t know why they keep buying these expensive players
8 Mar 2010, 21:24 pm
kak kicking 8 points missed already. Could be 13 each.
The pink pants are worn by all the teams. Something to do about *** rights in rugby union. Led by Thompson or whatever that Welsh poefta’s name is.
8 Mar 2010, 21:27 pm
wasting opportunities Ikey’s playing like Sharks at the moment.
8 Mar 2010, 21:31 pm
UCT is determined to lose the game. Spineless kicking aided by dreadful discipline, not forgetting poor scrummaging. Skopskiet, yous a ******.
8 Mar 2010, 21:32 pm
Ok now I get it. Pink pants are worn by last weeks m.o.m. These 2 pink panty wearers seem like they can’t get enough of each other not releasing in the huddle.
8 Mar 2010, 21:34 pm
@skopskiet:
# 14
Don’t insult UCT
But they are throwing it away – a team cannot play at this level without a decent goal kicker.
Maties will probably take this one quite comfortably in the end.
8 Mar 2010, 21:34 pm
Bishop’s punk *** you’re a twitty two twak twat *** schmuck
8 Mar 2010, 21:34 pm
dawie snyman????
does he think he is some famous artist or what with that hairstyle?
8 Mar 2010, 21:38 pm
UCT must get Nick’s son on the field asap if they want to stand any chance.
Probably too late already.
8 Mar 2010, 21:38 pm
Dawie Snyman was down at our local Fish Hoek church when we played Ab’s in the last 3n game last year. Punching his religion much better saying God does miracles on rugby fields.
Anyway Bok’s won that test maybe Dawie knows something I don’t.
8 Mar 2010, 21:40 pm
Come on UCT, get someone who can kick for goal on the field. And cut on the silly errors.
8 Mar 2010, 21:41 pm
@skopskiet: I am not really worried about the M.O.M wearing the pinks shorts. I am worried about all those metro-males in the crowd wearing pink shorts.
8 Mar 2010, 21:42 pm
anyway this battery ain’t going to last out the game so leave you guys to hum drum away in peace.
Watch Ikey’s pull a rabbit out the hat here.
8 Mar 2010, 21:44 pm
@skopskiet: @21
skoppie, which church is that?
8 Mar 2010, 21:46 pm
nah no chance Ikey’s just chucked their chance of winning this game.
Too many unforced errors. No way they going to come back now.
Too bad better luck next year.
So long
8 Mar 2010, 21:48 pm
UCT will fight, but it wont be enough.
23-5
8 Mar 2010, 21:49 pm
UCT bounce back. 23-10
8 Mar 2010, 21:49 pm
Charo. the one on the corner Sun Valley side, St Peter’s I think, near the sports fields . Him and Eddie Andrews were the bible punching ex bok’s on show that day.
8 Mar 2010, 21:52 pm
Mr T is playing 8th man for Maties.
8 Mar 2010, 21:55 pm
@skopskiet:
got it, our neighbours were part of the that church – unfortunately the hubby/father turned alky and died and the rest of the family moved to uk…very sad
8 Mar 2010, 21:57 pm
Try time!
8 Mar 2010, 21:57 pm
great try ikeys…23-17 …keep fighting boys
8 Mar 2010, 21:58 pm
Doug Mallett on
8 Mar 2010, 21:59 pm
@skopskiet: You are so misinformed, it’s actually funny… They are wearing the pink shorts to show support for former rugby players and sportsmen/sportswomen living with cancer you idiot.
8 Mar 2010, 21:59 pm
Yes Ikey’s are back. What did I tell ya. Watch Maties choke here. C.mon you pale face mommy’s boys Ikey’s you can show these Boertjies you still got some pink panty bravado ballas left in you yet.
Doug Mallet on.
If Ikey’s had a kicker they’d be in front now.
8 Mar 2010, 22:02 pm
@WP_: Mallet must buy a razor and use it. That hairy thing on his face is just silly.
8 Mar 2010, 22:05 pm
RedLion
There’s nothing on his face…
8 Mar 2010, 22:08 pm
@WP_: really, then who is the guy with the silly moustache? Not the guy who was injured with the funny moustache but the one with the silly moustache.
8 Mar 2010, 22:11 pm
RedLion
haha, not sure. What number?
8 Mar 2010, 22:12 pm
@RedLion: What is the dif between a funny and a silly moustache?
8 Mar 2010, 22:12 pm
Can you guys please update with scores the whole time! I need them scores!
8 Mar 2010, 22:14 pm
can’t write these mommy’s boys off they keep coming at these wine farmers sons. Try time perhaps then its anyones game yet.
8 Mar 2010, 22:14 pm
@WP_: I think it is their lock. Now who needs a TMO when the on field ref can go and look at the replay himself … I like that invention.
8 Mar 2010, 22:16 pm
Yes the lock.
Malletts are no. 19 & 21
8 Mar 2010, 22:16 pm
@Cide: 23-17 Maties lead
UCT thought they scored a try but the ref had a look at the tv behind the dead ball line and decided it was held up.
8 Mar 2010, 22:23 pm
dilbert that was a **** call at the breakdown. He didnt allow him to place
8 Mar 2010, 22:23 pm
@skopskiet:
skoppie, reckon most of them are karoo boys hoping to make the bok side one day
8 Mar 2010, 22:29 pm
what an amazing developement tool this varsity cup is for our rugby.
just hope the poms and aussies dont have dstv
8 Mar 2010, 22:31 pm
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
no man, no knock ref, what an end to a game!!!!!!!!!
i thought uct had snatched it there, man i love rugby!
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