After two heartbreaking losses, FNB NMMU-Madibaz are targeting an away win against the in-form Shimlas in the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday evening. “We are going to Shimlas to win,” said Madibaz head coach David Maidza. “We owe it to ourselves to cut down on unforced errors and turn the pressure we created in both matches into points. This was the real difference between winning and losing.” Maidza said their nervous start against Maties contributed largely to the … [Read more...] about Madibaz travel to Shimlas with a winning mindset
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Fourth Loss on the Trot
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad fought to the final whistle in the fifth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. Despite ultimately going down by a two-point margin to FNB Shimlas (23-21), the hosts showed an encouraging fightback and improved performance after a string of recent losses. The home side put in a determined effort to hold the former log leaders at bay, with the outcome looking like a certain draw until the dying seconds … [Read more...] about Fourth Loss on the Trot
Do or die for Madibaz
FNB NMMU will be looking to secure their semifinal berth in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament when they take to the field against the FNB Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday night. With four wins and two losses under their belts, the Madibaz will aim to finish the round-robin part of the competition on a high note. "For us this is where our knockout stages begin and our performance needs to be of the highest quality for us to progress," said head coach David Maidza. "Our approach will … [Read more...] about Do or die for Madibaz
