Captain Merna and coach Piet’s mid-air encounter: Pilot’s ‘wonderful surprise’ at flying cousin
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HARARE – A national team coach will most likely get recognised by fellow passengers on a flight, and asked for a selfie.
It is a pretty unique experience, though, when the attention comes from the pilot herself.
Emirates pilot...
‘Dreamt of just playing one game’: Sables half-centurions relish 50-cap milestone
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HARARE – Not a lot of newcomers to international rugby wake up in the morning thinking they’ll one day amass close to 25 caps for their country.
Reaching a half-century therefore marks a “surreal” occasion for Hilton Mudariki...
Mudzekenyedzi switches to wing as Godwin brings ‘educated boot’ to Sables starting team
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HARARE – Brandon Mudzekenyedzi has switched to the right wing for Saturday’s historic Test against South Korea, allowing ex-Wallaby Kyle Godwin to make his run-on debut for Zimbabwe at outside-centre.
32-year-old Godwin made his Sables debut against the...
‘They make me look good’: hat-trick hero Sigauke credits teammates for his soaring career
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HARARE – A lot of rugby players will quite understandably have a sense of satisfaction from finishing their careers with three continental titles, one at senior level and two with the youth side.
Edward Sigauke has already achieved...
‘A chance to grow and develop’: Sables coach explains selection calls for UAE test
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HARARE – Zimbabwe head coach Piet Benade has amongst other calls explained the decision to start Tino Mavesere at eighthman ahead of the benched Aiden Burnett for Tuesday’s clash with the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.
Co-vice-captain Burnett...
Sables brace themselves for intense ‘scrum and mauling battle’ on tour
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HARARE – Zimbabwe rugby coach Piet Benade isn’t downplaying the competition of the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, saying the two lower-ranked nations will test the Sables’ scrums and mauls on their end-of-year tour.
The Sables will...
Benade looks to ‘broaden player base’ on Middle East and South Korea tour
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HARARE – The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has named a strong squad for the end-of-year tour of the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, with head coach Piet Benade saying the trip presents an opportunity to grow...
Zimbabwe name strong squad for year-end tour, ex-Wallaby Godwin included
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HARARE – The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has named their squad for the end-of-year tour of the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, with former Australia centre Kyle Godwin head-lining a strong side for the historic trip.
The...
Zimbabwe talisman Mafura welcomes ex-Wallaby Godwin: ‘It’s exactly what the Sables need’
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HARARE – Zimbabwe rugby ace Tapiwa Mafura is thrilled at the prospect of teaming up with former Australia centre Kyle Godwin, who is now set to feature for his country of birth after successfully switching international allegiance...
Zimbabwe-born ex-Wallaby Godwin returns to homeland, set to tour with Sables
Former Australian centre Kyle Godwin has arrived in Zimbabwe to join his country of birth in preparation for their upcoming end-of-year tour to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.
Godwin touched down at Robert Mugabe International Airport, where he...
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The heavyweights of world rugby clash in quarter-finals
FROM JOHN KELLEY IN PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND
The 2023 Rugby World Cup is being staged in France has reached the quarter-final knock-out stage. The eight progressing...
