Sables, Cranes clash in Kampala

The Zimbabwe national rugby team have announced their 24 men squad ahead of their second match in of the Victoria cup against the Cranes of Uganda. The squad departs for Kampala tomorrow at the Robert Mugabe international Airport tomorrow morning.

Coming off the back of a convincing 39-10 triumph over Zambia in their first match, the Sables are looking to keep their momentum in the four nation competition.

Zimbabwe's victory came at the cost of Brendon Mandivenga who was the mainstay in the Zambian victory, he has pulled out do to an injury and his return is indefinite.

Hilton Mudadiriki will captain the side with Jan Ferreira as the vice captain.

The travelling squad will feature three debutants namely Aiden Burnett, Dudlee White Sharpley and Rufaro Chikwaira.

The Ugandan Cranes will be having their first run in the Victoria cup as they host Zimbabwe, they are coming off the back of a 16-5 loss to Kenya in the anti in this competition.

Squad

Tyran Fagan, David Makanda, Matthew Simba Mandioma, Godfrey Muzanargwo, Jan Ferreira, Brian Nyaude, Blithe Tino Mavesere, Hilton Mudakiri, Aiden Burnett, Kuziwakwashe Kazembe, Ngoni Chibuwe, Matthew David McNab, Shayne Makombe, Takudzwa Kumadiro, Keith Beefy Murray, Martin Mangongo, Tatenda Rwenyu, Royal Mwale, Biselele Tshamala, Njabulo Ndlovu, Dudlee White, Sharpley, Rufaro Chikwaira, Takudzwa Chiedza, Moses Gunda

Head coach: Brendon Dawson

Assistant coach: Tonderai Chavhanga

Manager: Jason Maritzaritz

Physiotherapist: Pauline Dzawo Manyanya