Bernard's brace wins the Varsity Cup for Tuks in Stellebosch

It was Tuks’ fifth title overall, putting the Pretoria university level with Maties, as they become the first ever team in Varsity Cup history to finish fourth on the league table and go on to win the Varsity Cup title.It was an incredibly heroic second-half effort from the visitors, who for so long in the match were deprived of any meaningful territory and possession as they were bossed in the collisions and scrums.

The home side looked set to be cruising to a comfortable victory as flyhalf Nevaldo Fleurs had a perfect night off the kicking tee, slotting all six of his penalty attempts. As it happened, Van der Linde, who scored a well-taken intercept in the first half, made himself the hero for Tuks in the closing stages of the match. Maties were in control of possession and the breakdown, but bizarrely decided to kick the ball away.

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I have seen shitty refereeing in my life but last night it was attrocious. At one time the penalty count was 18/5. Suddenly the tide turned and most penalties went Tuks's way and the final pass was obviously forward. How can a second-rated ref officiate such an important match?

Wasn't really a try because it was forward but I guess that's what happens when referees don't want to make the big calls

Yet another trophy heading to Pta.....well done Tuks!!!

Forward pass - Yes ✅or No ❌ ?

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