Rugby
Eagles move to the top of the log─── 08:17 Tue, 14 Mar 2023
The nightmare is continuing for Tuks as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat this season, with log leaders NWU Eagles beating the defending champions 26-22 in Pretoria. The half time score was 21-15.
The home side started on a high note when hooker Allitser Williams dotted down from a driving maul inside the first 10 minutes. After missing a conversion, Walter Visser redeemed himself when he scored a penalty to make it 8-0 after 13 minutes of action.
Tries by Tino Swanepoel and Keano Windvogel put the Eagles on the board as they edged past Tuks to lead 14-8. The visitors continued their rampage when Theuns Pretorius barged through the Tuks defence for his try. The home team got one back when captain Lincoln Daniels crossed over for the hosts’ second try of the evening.
The Eagles’ Swanepoel completed his double two minutes into the second half. Ethan Burger reduced the deficit when he tapped the ball and crossed over the NWU try line.
Tuks looked rejuvenated in the last 20 minutes of the match as they were desperately seeking a much-needed win to remain in contention, however, their questions remained unanswered.
Tuks: Tries - Allister Williams, Lincoln Daniels, Ethan Burger Conv. - Walter Visser Pen. - Visser
NWU Eagles: Tries - Tino Swanepoel 2, Keano Windvogel, Theuns Pretorius Conv. - Zinedine Robinson 2
