On 5 March 2018, Stellenbosch University (SU) harnessed the opportunity presented by the Varsity Cup match between SU and the University of Cape Town (UCT) to commemorate the establishment of both these universities in 1918. The Division of Development and Alumni Relations also added to the prestige of the event by inviting old Matie Springboks to the event. At half-time, SU Rector Prof Wim de Villiers and his then-counterpart from UCT, Prof Max Price, cut a massive birthday cake designed to represent both universities. Maties went on to win the match.
