BY SPORTSCAST WRITER
HARARE – Zimbabwe have named their 31-man squad for the crucial Rugby World Cup qualification tournament in France early next month.
Zimbabwe last played in the World Cup in 1991, where the Sables were the only African team in the tournament, as was the case in the inaugural edition in 1987.
The Sables are hoping to return to the showcase for the first time in over three decades, under coach Brendan Dawson, who played for the African team in the 1991 edition.
30-year-old scrumhalf Hilton Mudadiki (pictured) will captain the Sables in the qualification tournament.
SQUAD
Forwards: Victor Mupunga, Mathew Mandioma, Liam Larkan, Cleopas Kundiona, Bornwell Gwinji, Sean Beevor, Godfrey Muzanargwo, Godwin Mangenje, Kelvin Kanenungo, Johan Du Preez, Nyasha Tarusenga, Jason Fraser, Tapiwa Tsomondo, Aiden Burnett, Royal Mwale, Gabriel Sipapate, Biselele Tshamala.
Backs: Hilton Mudariki (captain), Kyle Galloway, Takudzwa Musingwini, Takudzwa Chieza, Riaan O’Neill, Marcus Nel, Tapiwa Mafura, Matthew McNab, Shingi Katsvere, Brendon Marume, Martin Mangongo.
Non-travelling reserves: George Saungweme, Carlos Matematema, Tawanda Matipano.
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