‘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...
‘It’s important that the older servants of our game are not discarded’
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HARARE – Zimbabwe rugby coach Piet Benade has explained the inclusion of veteran players in a second-string outfit to play a warm-up match on Saturday as his team readies for an end-of-year tour abroad, remarking that the...
Zimbabwe-born enforcer weighs up options: ‘He’s still trying to make Springboks’
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HARARE – Lions’ Zimbabwean lock Darrien Landsberg has been approached with an offer to represent his country of birth, but is very keen on playing for the Springboks.
Harare-born Landsberg (26) was raised in South Africa and attended...
‘A great opportunity to build on the momentum’: Sables coach welcomes UAE, Korea tests
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HARARE – African rugby champions Zimbabwe will play two away Tests against the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in November, giving head coach Piet Benade the opportunity to try out different combinations ahead of next year’s...
‘It’s testament to the incredible talent Zim possesses’: Ex-Bok Chavhanga lauds Sables Currie Cup...
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HARARE – Former Springbok Tonderai Chavhanga says the presence of two Zimbabwe internationals in last weekend’s Currie Cup final is “testament” to the level of talent that the country has.
Sharks beat Lions 16-14 in a closely-fought final...
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‘They wanted to dive for a penalty’: Zim coach hits back...
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HARARE – Zimbabwe’s new football coach Michael Nees has defended referee Adalbert Diouf against accusations of bias by Kenya in the two...
