FNB CPUT loses to FNB Wits
RUGBY THAT ROCKS: CPUT played FNB Wits in their Round 4 match in Johannesburg.
Monday, 09 March 2026
FNB Wits delivered an emphatic attacking display to defeat FNB CPUT 66–22 in Johannesburg, running in a string of tries to secure a commanding victory in front of their home crowd.
The hosts made the perfect start, opening the scoring in the 7th minute when sustained pressure forced CPUT into infringing on their try line. The referee awarded a penalty try and issued a yellow card to the visitors, giving Wits an early 7–0 lead and a numerical advantage. Wits quickly capitalised. After a patient multi-phase attack, the ball was sent wide for winger Dustin Holmes to finish in the corner. Opting for the tap-and-go approach, the home side piled on further pressure and added another try soon after to stretch their lead to 17–0.
CPUT managed to respond through Jacquin Jacobus in the 17th minute, who crossed for the visitors’ first points. However, Wits remained in control for the remainder of the half and added a penalty goal to head into the break with a comfortable 20–5 advantage.
The second half followed a similar pattern as Wits continued to apply relentless pressure. Marco Kok crossed early in the half before Holmes secured his brace in the corner following another quick tap, extending the lead to 30–5. Although CPUT fought back through a driving maul finished by hooker Lindosipho Kula and later another try from substitute Chris Phillips, the home side consistently had the answers.
Captain Latica Nel sparked another attacking move that resulted in Christopher Kachungunu scoring in the corner, and from there Wits took full control of the contest. Substitute forward Dutton added another try before Lindani Dweba showcased impressive pace to finish out wide.
Kachungunu then stole the spotlight in the closing stages, powering over for his second before completing a memorable hat-trick with a clever kick-and-chase to push the scoreline further out of reach. CPUT had the final say when substitute scrumhalf Clyde Frieslaar crossed late for their bonus-point try.
Despite that late consolation, it was Wits’ relentless attacking pressure and clinical finishing that proved decisive, as the home side produced a powerful performance to seal a comprehensive 66–22 victory.
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