UJ make it three out of three

September 9 - One, two, three, UJ is a champion club.

One belonged to the University of Johannesburg at Wits on Thursday evening when they beat Raiders 29-6 in the final of the Predator league. Two also belonged to UJ when the Rautels beat the Ibbies 25-23 and three was also orange when their Thirds beat Tau 26-17.

In a tough final UJ never completely overshadowed Raiders, who fought manly and kept the score low with the teams going into half time with UJ only leading by 8-3.  While it moved up to 15-3 it was all still even Steven but a brilliant try by UJ winger Lolo Waka clinched the game for the Students.

It was a momentous occasion for the club from Longdale as they played in their first ever final in the top league at the Lions, managing to reach the semi final on two occasions in the past.

Among the juniors Pukke and Impala had the last say as their Under 21's and Under 19's walked away with top honours, Impala beating Pukke (Under 21) and Pukke's Under 19's beating UJ.

Scorers:

UJ: Tries: André Smith, Quintin Minnaar, Lolo Waka, Thulip Marole. Conversions: Luhan Steenkamp (2), Ewald van der Westhuizen. Penalties: Steenkamp.

Raiders: Penalties: Curtis Sias (2).

Full results:
UJ 1st 27-  Raiders 1st 06
UJ 2nd 25 - NWU Pukke 23
UJ 3rd 26 - NWU Pukke 3rd  17
Rustenburg  Impala Under 21 25 - NWU Pukke Under 21 28
UJ Under 19 27 - NWU Pukke Under 19 46