UFS-Kovsies will have to overcome a powerful NWU-Mafikeng side when they do battle in a crucial game in Bloemfontein.
The hosts will have to be defensively sound if they are to control the likes of Orebotse Mongae and Tshenolo Machwisa.
NWU are coming off the back of a hard fought draw against current log leaders UJ while the Bloem students were made to work even harder to claim a 2-0 victory over a determined UCT.
The North West side currently occupy second position with 12 points while the Bloem students find themselves just outside the top four in fifth position with 10 points.
A win for the home side will see them jump above their opponents in the final standings whereas a draw is good enough to see the Mafikeng side qualify for the semifinals.
UFS Squad: 1 Serasengoe Moodie, 4 Marathodi Phillies, 13 Tsoeu Mphezulu 19 Jarred Meyer, 20 Dumisani Tjomelane, 15 Themba Zimo, 10 Simon Modupi, 11 Lehlohonolo Mokoena, 7 Walter Phori, 24 Dylan O’Brien, 6 Manxubandile Bantshi, 23 Mongezi Mologovane, 3 Unathi Mabandla, 2 Khauhelo Kholotsa, 16 Lehlohonolo Thaelo, 14 Glen Rikhotso, 12 Kakudi Moreleba, 9 Jay Jay Groenewald.
NWU Squad: 16 Xolani Mitshali, 1 Amogelang Maduo, 7 Sipho Mateis, 2 Lebogang Phetlu, 5 Kyle Amon, 24 Aobakwe Mopelwa, 20 Tseko Weevris, 25 Goitseone Naane, 12 Mogomotsi Molefe, 21 Lebogang Motshegare, 6 Sandile Mabatha, Matsobane Matsi, 13 Thatohatsi Santos, 17 Lethogonolo Mirwa, 10 Orebotse Mongae, 9 Tshenolo Machwiswa, 11 Lindani Dudula, 18 RThapelo Tlabakwe, 23 Joshua Ndaba Maduna, 8 Kagiso Modimoeng.
Date: Monday, 1 September
Venue: Shimla Park, Bloemfontein
Kick-off: 18.00
