False Bay triumph in edge-of-seat encounter

In a close encounter at the Philip Herbstein Fields in Constantia on Saturday, Motorvaps False Bay hung on to exit the field as 34-30 victors over the University of Western Cape. The Bay led 22-20 at the break.

- JON HARRIS

The prevailing result of the day is that of the main event, and False Bay had checked the win box alongside their under-20As, Thirds and Second XVs. Confidence was high on the sidelines that it would be much the same, False Bay fielding a strong line-up. There was, however, the obstacle of Udubz to overcome and the students were not interested in returning home with nothing to show.

Coached by former Springbok Sevens guru, Paul Treu, the visitors were never going to be a pushover and as the match progressed, they stayed within striking distance of victory.

The Bay were the first to score, a well-set up try by centre Muji van der Hoven, which was converted by Mikyle Jaftha. They maintained the pressure on their guests, without points to show for their efforts, losing ground as the students pushed them back. Fullback Aaron Swartz reduced Mortovaps False Bay's lead to just one with a brace of penalty conversions.