Despite ending on the losing side, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz showed some early-season promise in a wet FNB Varsity Cup encounter against the University of Johannesburg last night. Playing away from home, the Madibaz went down 19-12 in a hard-fought match that remained in the balance until deep into the second half. After the match had been suspended early in the first half due to heavy rain and lightning, the visitors came out in full attack mode but were unable to break through UJ's … [Read more...] about Disappointing but expected
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Madibaz start Varsity Cup with huge challenge
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will start with a clean slate when they take on the University of Johannesburg in the opening round of the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament at the UJ Stadium on Monday evening. "I do not want to look at last year's challenges and try to fix those problems with a new group of student-athletes," said head coach David Maidza after the team announcement. "They have their own adventures to look forward to." He said he was excited to see the true potential of this team … [Read more...] about Madibaz start Varsity Cup with huge challenge
Ludick to lead Madibaz
Newly appointed FNB Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick is champing at the bit for the 2016 Varsity Cup rugby season and the prospect of leading his team onto the field. "We are not here to just participate. We are here to win," said 23-year-old Ludick. “We want to make that clear from the first time we step onto the field. We want to make a statement." Coming off a challenging 2015 tournament, in which they won only one game, Ludick said there was "a whole new vibe and energy" in the team, … [Read more...] about Ludick to lead Madibaz
Injuries force Varsity Cup squad changes
Player injuries have forced the FNB NMMU-Madibaz to make several changes to their starting line-up against FNB Maties for the sixth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Stellenbosch on Monday night. Madibaz head coach David Maidza has made a number of strategic alterations to the team sheet, which will see some key players taking a breather following four losses on the trot. Despite being out of contention for this season's Varsity Cup crown, Maidza said he … [Read more...] about Injuries force Varsity Cup squad changes
