UCT Ikeys as soon as once more discover themselves in acquainted territory – a Varsity Cup semi-final.

The lads from Cape City narrowly missed out on internet hosting a house semi-final by a single level, however they’ll journey to UP-Tuks in Monday’s first playoff match.

Kick-off is at 16:45.

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It’s the third successive season the Ikey Tigers have reached the final 4 of the Varsity Cup with the group happening to achieve the ultimate in every of the final two seasons.

The ultimate hurdle the place UCT has come up brief within the final two seasons after shedding out to NWU Eagles in 2023 and UFS-Shimlas final 12 months.

“We’re very excited! We’re prepared for it as a result of every single sport we put together nicely and that places us able to thrive” stated UCT captain Sipho Dyonase.

UCT bought the higher of Tuks by seven-points in a 36-29 win when the edges squared off in Spherical 3, however Dyonase and his group know Monday’s encounter can be a very totally different ball sport.

“We wouldn’t say we’ve psychological edge over them simply because we beat them within the spherical robin. We’re simply going to make it possible for we go on the market. Make certain we’re firing on all cylinders, and the most important factor is to ensure we execute our gameplan and showcase the true Ikeys type” stated the UCT captain.

Spherical robin part

Final season’s overwhelmed finalists have been comfy 49-31 winners away to UJ because the spherical robin part wrapped up.

The Ikeys skipper believes the expertise of taking part in within the highveld will stand his facet in good stead in Monday’s semi-final.

“I feel it was essential for lots of the youthful guys, who it was their first time going as much as Gauteng.

“The altitude is totally different, the air’s thinner – typically you battle to breathe. I feel it’s all the time essential to get to expertise it and so I feel that will certainly assist us”.

The winner of the match will face the winner of Monday’s second semi-final between Maties and Shimlas within the remaining on Monday, 14 April.

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