16 Apr 2018
Tonight's Player that Rocks is Maties flank Johan van Niekerk.
16 Apr 2018
VARSITY CUP SEASON AWARDS
Forward that Rocks: Marnu Redelinghuys (Maties)
Backline player that Rocks: Duncan Saal (Maties)
Overall Player that Rocks: Walt Steenkamp (Pukke)
16 Apr 2018
Maties have broken their Varsity Cup final drought in emphatic fashion!
They had lost their last four finals and now claim a first triumph since 2010.
Overall, it's Maties' fourth Varsity Cup title and puts them back into the lead with most titles won.
16 Apr 2018
FULL-TIME: Maties 40-7 NWU-Pukke
16 Apr 2018
81'- A final Pukke handling error brings an end to proceedings...
16 Apr 2018
80'- Maties are leading 40-7 and there's time for one more kick-off...
16 Apr 2018
80'- CONVERSION slotted by Smith.
16 Apr 2018
79'- TRY to Maties as replacement prop Ricky Nwagbara barges over to put the final nail in Pukke's coffin.
16 Apr 2018
78'- Maties now with another attacking foray inside the red zone...
16 Apr 2018
77'- But another Maties turnover piles more misery on the visitors...
16 Apr 2018
76'- Pukke playing for pride now and they have possession just inside the Maties half...
16 Apr 2018
75'- Maties fans are now starting to celebrate... so much so that a game is halted by a streaker... let's hope he doesn't have to spend the night in jail!
16 Apr 2018
74' - CONVERSION slotted by Smith.
Maties 33-7 Pukke
16 Apr 2018
72' - TRY to Maties replacement winger Munier Hartzenberg.
It comes after the hosts had won a turnover inside the Pukke 22m area...
16 Apr 2018
72'- Staunch Maties defence is keeping the visitors pegged back deep into their own half...
16 Apr 2018
71'- The sands of time are slowly running out for Pukke, who look to run from deep in an attempt to get back into the game...
16 Apr 2018
67'- While Maties could not score against the 13 men of Pukke, they will feel the PowerPlay reaped rewards as it helped swung the momentum back in their favour...
16 Apr 2018
65'- Pukke are back to their full compliment but they are under immense pressure...
16 Apr 2018
65'- A great break from Maties replacement loose forward Stefan
Streicher brings play into the red zone...
16 Apr 2018
63'- And the hosts immediately win a penalty on the ground which brings massive relief.
16 Apr 2018
62'- Straight after the strategy break, Maties have opted to use their PowerPlay.
This means flyhalf Schalk Hugo and fullback Tapiwa Mafura are off for Pukke - for three minutes.
16 Apr 2018
Pukke will have to score soon after this strategy break if they are to get back into this game...
16 Apr 2018
61'- Maties win a turnover but again concede a penalty on the ground... Pukke will have another lineout close to the tryline... but only after the strategy break!
16 Apr 2018
61'- Maties win a turnover but a charged down kick gives Pukke another attacking chance...
16 Apr 2018
60' - It's solid defence from Pukke but they are awarded another penalty. It will give the visitors another attacking lineout five metres out...
16 Apr 2018
57'- Pukke have a penalty and will set up a lineout close to the Maties tryline.
The PowerPlay is however over and Maties are back to 15 men...
16 Apr 2018
56'- Pukke attempt to kick in space but Maties scrumhalf Remu Malan does well to win possession. The hosts will now just look to play down the clock while they are down to 13 men...
16 Apr 2018
55'- Pukke have now opted for their PowerPlay which sends two Maties players - centres Chris Smit and Michal Hazner off for three minutes.
16 Apr 2018
54' - CONVERSION slotted by Smith.
Maties 26-7 Pukke
16 Apr 2018
And this time the try stands!
16 Apr 2018
53' - TRY awarded to Maties lock Johan Momsen who barges over after relentless pressure!
16 Apr 2018
52'- Maties re-assert their scrum dominance by winning a tighthead... it brings them into the red zone...
16 Apr 2018
51'- Pukke's joy is shortlived as some strong Maties defence sees them win a penalty on the ground.
Smith will set up another lineout near the Pukke 22m area...
16 Apr 2018
48'- A dominating scrum from Pukke sees them win a penalty. Where was that Pukke scrum in the first half?!
Could this be another turning point in the game?
16 Apr 2018
48'- Pukke will breathe a big sigh or relief as they are awarded a scrum close to their own tryline.
16 Apr 2018
47'- TRY CANCELLED! The TMO says he saw evidence of a knock on and disallows the try.
16 Apr 2018
47' - However, the TMO Shaun Veldsman says he wants to check a potential knock on by the try-scorer...
16 Apr 2018
47' - TRY to Maties as lock Ernst van Rhyn barges over after relentless pressure from the home side!
16 Apr 2018
45'- Maties win a penalty after a Pukke high tackle. It's near the touchline so the hosts opt for an attacking lineout five metres out...