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Eagles captain Sampie Swiegers converted an early opportunity before the hosts responded with a converted try of their own through hooker Sean Swart. In the 25th minute, outside centre Waqar Solaan seized the initiative for his side when he broke the line and set up fullback Nevaldo Fleurs for a stunning try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fleurs slotted the conversion and then two subsequent penalties. Suddenly, FNB Maties were in a commanding 20-7 lead. FNB NWU\u2019s attack was hampered by a series of handling errors over the course of the game. Their lineout misfired and their discipline let them down at key moments. Their scrum, however, kept them in the contest. After earning some reward from this set piece, and after addressing their lineout and mauling woes, they scored another try through Swiegers in the 61st minute. Replacement flyhalf Martin Venter missed the ensuing conversion and a late penalty attempt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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