Ikey Tigers beat False Bay for 11th consecutive win

It was a blistering cold day on the Greenmile as the Ikey Tigers continued on their quest for a WP Super A League title. Although having beaten False Bay 36-22 in Constantia in May, our striped warriors knew that the Bay would always come out guns blazing and a win would have to be well fought for.

It was UCT though who fired first with a 5th minute try by vice-captain Therlow Pietersen. 'Puppy' (as he's better know to the Ikeys) had been shifted over from outside to inside center in cover of Marcel Brache (one of the many Ikeys on WP duty), and his corner touch was soon followed by a try from wing Richard Stewart and another from Captain Don Armand. It wasn't a one-sided affair though as False Bay hooker Hugo Lamprecht barged over for the Bays' first try and halftime saw Ikeys leading 17-7.

The second half however saw an onslaught from the Bay who scored two tries leveling the points at 17-17. All was thankfully not lost, as flyhalf Nick Holton scored the winning and bonus point try for the Ikey Tigers and then thanks to his boot, those who'd been brave enough to withstand the icy weather down at Groote Schuur where rewarded to witness the final 27-17 victory.

The Ikeys next fixture is an away game against Helderberg, who are bottom of the log. Our Tigers have four remaining matches, and if they are able to win all with bonus points they will be crowned WP Super A League champions. Failing that, we live in hope that Stellenbosch will not have a victory (especially not a bonus point one) in their final game of the tournament vs Durbel this weekend.

The WP Super League log:
(As at Monday, August 29 - played, won, points)

1. FNB Maties 17, 13, 65
2. Hamiltons 16, 11, 56
3. FNB UCT 14, 11, 51 
4. Durbanville-Belville 15, 9, 48
5. SK-Walmers 15, 9, 44
6. Victorianss 15, 6, 37
7. False Bay 14, 7, 34 
8. Villagers 14, 5, 22
9. Belhar 15, 3, 17
10. Helderberg 15, 0, 5