Exciting yes. But what's more exciting is the ridiculous number of former and current Ikeys set to take the field on both sides - clearly the benefits of the Varsity Cup competition are starting to show as well as proof of the talent that is coming through the UCT ranks.
Tiger blood boosting the Kimberley boys is thanks to two former Varsity Cup and Ikeys stars - lock Martin Muller named in the starting XV and utility back Matthew Rosslee on the bench.
Over in WP's 22 for the game, four Ikeys have been named in the starting lineup: Tim Whitehead at inside centre, Nick Koster at eighth man, Siya Kolisi at loose forward and Hilton Lobberts at lock. The WP bench will be kept very warm with three Ikeys on it in scrumhalf Nick Groom, flyhalf supreme Demetri Catrakilis and back Marcel Brache.
If you're heading to the game, wearing UCT gear might not seem too silly :P
Kickoff at Newlands is at 3pm and tickets can be booked on Computicket or at the Newlands Box Office.
The game will also be broadcasted live on Supersport 1 and Supersport HD2.
Once an Ikey, always a Tiger!
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