Posts tagged With: Leon van der Merwe

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Will it be third time lucky for the Madibaz?

30 Apr 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz coach David Manuel’s mantra of leaving the jersey in a better place will be tested in their FNB Varsity Cup promotion-relegation match against UJ on Monday.

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Long-time skipper eyes perfect farewell in Varsity Shield final

9 Apr 25 By Full Stop

Experienced Madibaz captain Leon van der Merwe will aim for the perfect farewell when he leads the Gqeberha team in the FNB Varsity Shield final against Varsity College in Durban on ...

Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, Varsity Shield

Composure until bitter end key to heart-stopping Madibaz victory

13 Mar 25 By Full Stop

An extraordinary commitment to ball retention combined with loads of patience proved decisive in the Madibaz’s dramatic victory over the University of the Western Cape in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby ...

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Madibaz skipper calls for love affair with ‘consistency’ in Shield

11 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe has asked his charges to enter into a love affair with “consistency” from the moment they kick off their FNB Varsity Shield campaign in ...

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Madibaz won’t deviate from tried and tested plan in Shield semi

18 Apr 24 By Full Stop

The Madibaz will not deviate an inch from the strategy that have been the hallmark of their success story in the FNB Varsity Shield when they clash with Varsity College on ...

FNB Varsity Shield, Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport

Madibaz run amok as continuity proves decisive in Varsity Shield

4 Apr 24 By Full Stop

Continuity is proving to be the rocket fuel that has propelled the Madibaz to their unbeaten run in the FNB Varsity Shield this season.

FNB Varsity Shield, Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz skipper wants to engineer cohesion for Varsity Shield

12 Feb 24 By Full Stop

Even though the buck stops with Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe, he will rely on widespread support from his teammates when they launch their FNB Varsity Shield campaign later ...

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Madibaz tackle the country’s best at USSA rugby tournament

5 Jul 23 By Full Stop

The Madibaz are preparing themselves for a supreme test against the best sides in the country at the University Sports South Africa rugby tournament in Durban this weekend.

Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, University Sports SA rugby tournament

Madibaz get a shot at redemption in Varsity Shield semi-final

5 Apr 23 By Full Stop

The FNB Madibaz will have a shot at redemption when they meet Cape Peninsula University of Technology at home in the semi-finals of the FNB Varsity Shield on Thursday.

FNB Varsity Shield, Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University

Stand-in skipper shines as Madibaz pass pressure test

22 Feb 23 By Full Stop

Stand-in skipper Leon van der Merwe kept the FNB Madibaz calm as they were submitted to a pressure test of note in their opening match of the FNB Varsity Shield tournament ...

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