Varsity Cup teams can turn down a conversion attempt and instead take a tap to attempt to score another try. Here’s how it works …
Go for the conversion or decline and take the tap
The newest innovation in the #VarsityCup served up some drama in round one.
Here’s a reminder of how it works
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— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) February 17, 2026
Maties took advantage of the law innovation to score two quick-fire tries against Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday.
Maroon Machine back in the game after Rynhardt van der Linden scores in the corner and @MatiesSport select the tap option and successfully score within 120 seconds to add a further 5 points and close the gap to just 4!#RugbyThatRocks #WhosNXT pic.twitter.com/kqjbhfruwe
— Varsity Cup (@varsitycup) February 16, 2026
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