Ixias hold onto Varsity Cup spot after dominating Madibaz in promotion/relegation play-off

The Central University of Technology Free State (CUT Ixias) proved far too strong for Nelson Mandela University (the Madibaz) on Monday afternoon as they ran out 91-10 winners in their Varsity Cup promotion/relegation clash.

FULL TIME and @cutfsonline have absolutely crushed @Madibaz_Sport in the promotion-relegation playoff. The Ixias clearly showing the difference in power and skill of a Cup side.FNB CUT 91 - 10 FNB Madibaz#RugbyThatRocks proudly brought to you by FNB, Steers and Suzuki pic.twitter.com/rRAAklq6Ms

The CUT Ixias dominated the match from the outset, running in 13 tries to the one from the Madibaz.

They led 40-10 at halftime following tries from Kevin Strydom, Jandre de Beer, Ricoman Titus, Zeun Augustyn, and Xavier Swartbooi (2).

For the Madibaz, Kehan Myburg kicked a penalty, while Chadwyn November crossed the whitewash for a try.

The CUT Ixias continued to control the match in the second half, adding tries from Titus, Jan Bessenger, Zac Bester (2), Jacobus Cloete, Trevino Swartz, and Matthew Sekele to seal a thoroughly dominant victory.

Champagne from the @cutfsonline! Xavier Swartbooi gets his brace after a superb set play from the Ixias!#RugbThatRocks pic.twitter.com/mEBNmtBDeP