The 2024 FNB Varsity Cup final will go down in history as one of the most thrilling & memorable games ever.
11 tries scored. It was tied at full time and the Shimlas won it in the 83rd min to be crowned champs.
𧡠Here's a video thread of how it played out!
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The players are receiving a lot of love at the South Campus.
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Am disappointed that Ikey Tigers lost. What a game of rugby. SA rugby is in good hands. The amount of talent I have seen thru out this tournament gives alot of hope for the future of rugby. Rugby won tonight. Varsity Cup #RugbyThatRocks
FULL-TIME! π₯
πShim Shim Shimlas!π
Ethan Wentzel clutch moment wins the game with a penalty at the death.
The boys triumphantly secure the title of the 2024 @VarsityCup champions!
Final score:
FNB UFS Shimlas 45-42 FNB UCT Ikeys
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The Shimlas have arrived at the Bloemfontein Campus! Come to the Thakaneng Bridge to greet the 2024 @VarsityCup champions! π
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'Vrystat' special congrats to Ethan. A decision to self back himself by leaving Tuks and sitting out a year of Varsity Cup and now winning it #RugbyThatRocks great brand of rugby well done 'Shim Shim Shimlas'
Here they are. Your 2024 Varsity Cup champions!! The FNB Shimlas!!
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The Shimlas Varsity Cup trophy parade is about to kick off to head to the South Campus.
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The parade has reached the UFS South Campus! Fans are waving and cheering loudly for the Shimlas! π
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Well done to Ikey Tigers powerhouse Enos Ndiao who was voted as the FNB Forward That Rocks! He wins a cheque for R7 500.
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Amid cheers and selfies, the champions shared heartfelt moments with their devoted fans. The Shimlas expressed gratitude for the unwavering support through thick and thin. ππ
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