Sables kick off Victoria Cup with win

The Zimbabwe Sables opened their Victoria Cup campaign with a convincing 39-10 victory over Zmbia in front of a packed Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club in the capital on Sturday.

Fielding a total of nine debutants, the Sables proved too strong for their northern neighbours thrashing the Zambians 39-10.

The Zimbabweans dominated the match with six tries to Zambia's one in a competition that also features Kenya and Uganda. Zimbabwe led 15 3 at the break.

The Sables finished the match with 14 men after lock Godwin Mangenje was shown a red card for a high tackle on a Zambian player.

Sables squad

Forwards: Henri Boshoff, Keith Murray, Tyran Fagan, Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa, Godwin Mangenje, Blithe Mavesere, Brian Nyande, Godfrey Muzanamo, Hilton Mudaniki

Backs: Brendon Mandivenga, Martin Mangongo, Ngonidzashe Chibuwe, Daniel Capsopoulos, Takudzwa Kumadiro, Kudakwashe Chiwenza.

Reserves: Matthew Mandiona, Tatenda Rwenyu, Royal Mwale, Moses Gunda, George Saungwene, Ernest Mudzengere, Jeremial Jaravaza, Takudzwa Chiedza