UJ thrashes Wits 49 – 26 at Varsity Cup
The Orange Army earned bragging rights over their Wits rivals.
In the battle of the Johannesburg neighbours, FNB UJ secured their first victory of the season when they beat FNB Wits 49–26 at the UJ Stadium.
Wits were the first to break the deadlock when hooker Dewet Lottering broke through to go over the line. Dustyn Holmes did not waste time adding another one for the visitors.
The Orange Army opened up play and took full advantage of building phase after phase to claim a points-of-origin try through Sfiso Dlamini. He was an important player for his team as he secured a brace.
Kurtley Kiewiet also added to UJ’s success, not only on conversion duty but also contributing to the tries tally as they took a 16–12 half-time lead.
The Orange Army’s Likhona Finca crossed the try line just after play resumed in the second half, and it was Luhle Matyolweni who responded for Wits.
Connor van Buuren and David Cary added to the UJ try feast.
Both teams faced difficulties throughout the match. UJ prop Andrew Siminyu came off after an injury while Wits had to spend some time with 14 men after Tireque Apolles was sent off for a head collision which was deemed to be foul play.
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