The Ikeys of the University of Cape Town (UCT) are through to their fourth consecutive Varsity Cup final after defeating Tuks on Monday night in Pretoria with a decisive performance, while log leaders Maties earned a hard-fought victory over defending champions Shimlas in Stellenbosch.

The Ikey Tigers picked up their second win over the Stripe Generation this season. As a result, the Cape sides will face off on 14 April in the final.

Ikeys completed the double on Tuks to book their place in the final with a thrilling 48-35 triumph at Tuks Stadium. A relentless performance from the visitors cornered Tuks to surrender a place in the finals.

The Capetonians introduced themselves with two tries to cement their dominance in the opening 10 minutes courtesy of Thomas Nel and Luke Burger. A brilliant piece of play from Nel registered the first points on the board before Burger powered over to double the lead.

Tuks responded with three penalty goals from Jandre Burger to reduce the deficit.

With the intensity rising, every point mattered for both sides, which saw both adding a combined nine more points, six from the visitors and three for the Stripe Generation. Both sides were then reduced to 14-men and UCT capitalized with a try from Xola Nyali.

MJ Nel powered over following a powerful maul from UCT’s  22-meter line saw the Tuks Stadium erupt and the boys from Cape Town taking a 15-point lead at the break.

The halftime talks from Tuks proved commanding as they returned with a try. An astonishing break from Kamohelo Tlome sets up Andile Myeni for the hosts second try of the night.

The Ikeys responded as Nel dotted down to complete his brace, after which Keagan Blanckenberg powered over the line to stretch the UCT lead.

With Tuks fighting to stay in game, substitute Cayno February flew over the line from another Tuks maul.

The visitors already had their name written on the finals spot as they held firm in defense to secure their place in the final despite Tuks adding more points on the board with a try from Bom Louw.

A last penalty kick from Ntokozo Makhaza secured a 35-48 victory in favor of the visitors.

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