Simras booked their first Varsity Cup final since 2015 when they defeated five-time champions Matties in Stellenbosch, while Ikeys dominated defending champions NWU Eagles in Potchefstroom.
The 2024 title is Shimuras vs. Ikeys.
When the 2024 campaign kicked off just over two months ago, the opening game was the same match that saw the two teams clash at the City of Roses, with the visiting team from Cape Town losing in a hard-fought 38-32 contest. won. .
Simras' only Varsity Cup title came nine years ago thanks to a 63-33 victory over the Eagles, but the Ikeys also hoisted the trophy in 2011 and 2014, and He has also appeared in four finals, most recently finishing as runner-up in 2023. .
Aiming to advance to the Varsity Cup
Simras star outside center Zane Bester is likely to join up with the Cheetahs after the Varsity Cup, with his semi-final victory over the Maroon Machines at Denny Craven Stadium a special feat. He said it gave the team even more confidence going into the home final.
“Winning in the semi-finals was amazing. I don't think there are words you can use to explain how we felt together as a team when we won.
“On the last kickoff of the game, our captain Pierre Uys said, ‘Please, win on the last kickoff,’ and we did that,” the Varsity Cup star said. Ta. “So I think we are ready and our confidence is very high, but we are also very humble.
“It's been a long time since Simras has competed, so as a team in 2024 we have a privilege and we know our position to play in the final.”
It has been a great season for Simras and UFS Simras Young Guns will also advance to the 2024 Young Guns Finals where they will face NWU Eagles Young Guns in the opening game of the Varsity Cup. Last.
The Young Guns final will kick off at 15:30, followed by the Varsity Cup final in Bloemfontein starting at 19:00.
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