Tuks tops with big win

FNB Tuks confirmed their position at the top of the Carlton Cup log with a comprehensive 45-11 win over the Naka Bulle at the weekend.

Tuks, Varsity Cup semifinalists in 2008 and 2009, scored six tries to two, converting their more than useful 25-6 half-time lead into a commanding victory.

Tuks have lost just one match this season in Blue Bulls country and they are two points ahead of second-placed Polisie at present on the standings.

In other Varsity Cup-related Carlton Cup action this weekend, TUT put Silver Valke to the sword, winning 24-8 after trailing by 6-8 at half-time.

TUT are now in fourth place on the standings.

Tuks scorers (v Naka Bulle):
Tries:
Gerrit Smit 2, Pieter Gothan 2, Franco Booysen, Erich van der Westhuizen.
Cons: Stanley Twiname 3
Pens: Twiname 3

The Carlton Cup log - Week Six:
(Under played, won, points)
1. Tuks 6, 5, 27
2. Polisie 6, 5, 25
3. Naka Bulle 6, 4, 20
4. TUT 6, 4, 19
5. Centurion 6, 3, 18
6. Silver Valke 6, 3, 16
7. Brits 6, 1, 9
8. Harlequins 6, 1, 8
9. Eersterust 6, 1, 3
10. Pretoria 6, 0, 1