The FNB NMMU Madibaz wrapped up a successful pre-season campaign this weekend with a 32-13 victory over Police ahead of the squad announcement for the 2015 FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Wednesday. According to Madibaz head coach David Maidza, his team had come a long way since their first chukka-based clash with the same team on January 12. "I felt that we were very rusty and did not gel well as a team," said Maidza, who took over coaching duties from Brent … [Read more...] about Madibaz show improvement in pre-Varsity Cup friendlies
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Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
FNB Madibaz held a dominant FNB UJ at bay to claim a nail-biting 21-15 win in their first away game of this year's FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Triumphant head coach David Maidza praised his side for their solid defensive work in the face of a relentless onslaught by the home team. "The boys really stepped up. That was one of the best performances from a team perspective that I've ever been involved in in my coaching … [Read more...] about Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team ahead of Maties clash
NMMU have announced their 23-man team that will take on the FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening. FNB Madibaz head coach David Maidza said team management had decided to blood a number of new players for their first home game, while retaining the core of the experienced players that helped them reach the semi-finals last year. "We did very well last year and we have managed to keep the core squad together to maintain … [Read more...] about Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team ahead of Maties clash
Maidza pleased with Madibaz win against Eagles
The FNB Madibaz clipped the wings of the SWD Eagles with a 25-15 win in a pre-season friendly rugby match at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday evening. The Port Elizabeth-based team ran in five tries to the provincial side's three in a fast-paced game that formed a key component of the squad's Varsity Cup preparations. New head coach David Maidza expressed his satisfaction with the result but said there were still a few tactical issues that needed to be addressed. "Overall it was a … [Read more...] about Maidza pleased with Madibaz win against Eagles
David Maidza moves to NMMU to coach Madibaz
Eastern Province Rugby coach, David Maidza, who coached both the Vodacom Cup and ABSA 1st division Currie Cup team this year, will officially join the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University rugby coaching staff from January. Maidza has already been assisting with the training of the Varsity Cup Madibaz at NMMU since mid November, but will officially take up the position of head coach next year, replacing Brent Janse van Rensburg. "We are excited about David's new appointment," said EP … [Read more...] about David Maidza moves to NMMU to coach Madibaz
EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
The EP Kings team that will take on the SWD Eagles in their next ABSA Currie Cup First Division clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening remains relatively unchanged from the team that beat the Leopards 44 to 26 in Potchefstroom. Ath the announcement attended by EP Kings head coach David Maidza, Captain Tiger Mangweni and Scrumhalf Nicholas Vergall (who had a snippet of good news for jaded scribes) - Maidza, said the only change to the starting line up from the game against … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
