11th annual FNB Varsity Cup launched

The official launch of the 11th annual FNB Varsity Cup 2018 kicked off at the FNB Conference Centre in Sandown with participating teams and coaches in attendance.

The launch took place on 23 January and promised an exciting season of rugby as the nine universities which will compete for the top prize were introduced.

Duitser Bosman, CEO of the FNB Varsity Cup said, “Innovation has been driving the success of the FNB Varsity Cup and this year we’re doing it again.

“A new PowerPlay rule, new theme, new social initiative and much more will be added to the amazing match-day atmosphere that thousands of fans have come to expect from the FNB Varsity Cup.”

Adolf Fourie of Steers, one of the sponsors, said, “We are excited to be sponsoring Varsity Cup once again and this year we anticipate a bigger and better year for Steers as a sponsor of the tournament.

“We pride ourselves on being a brand that is committed to developing the real passion, drive, and dedication as well as sporting excellence of young talent.”

Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby said, “FNB Varsity Cup matches continue to attract massive in-stadium and television crowds, and through this, many professional rugby careers have been launched.

“Many of the players go on to represent at the various provincial rugby unions, displaying their competitive, uncompromising, attacking and running rugby skills.”

The tournament will run for the next three months and will kick off today, 29 January.

The first match will see defending champions, FNB UP-Tuks play host to FNB Shimlas at Tuks Stadium, while FNB Maties will travel to UJ Stadium where they will open their campaign against FNB UJ later the same evening.

Details: www.varsitycup.co.za

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