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Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter
BULAWAYO Metropolitan Rugby Football Board (BMRFB) has released the final round fixtures of the Under-20 League which will take place at Hartsfield Rugby Grounds on Saturday.
Christian Brothers College (CBC) Hornets and Western Suburbs Academy are both eyeing the title.
Leading by four points, the Hornets will fancy their chances when they go head to head against Old Miltonians (OMs) who have only managed to win one match so far this season. The match between the two will be the last of the day.
Western Suburbs Academy will face a tough challenge when they play against third-placed Raging Bulls in what promises to be the match of the day as both teams will be eyeing victory to close the season on a high note.
Bulldogs will play against Highlanders while struggling Plumtree Buffaloes will face Matabeleland Select as the curtains come down on the league, which was the first tournament of the local rugby calendar.
The rugby development skills programme for children as has happened in the past, will take place in the morning before the start of the league matches. The initiative is open to all children aged between nine and 13.
Schools and parents are therefore encouraged to bring their children to learn from the best coaches in the city.
The coaches in charge of developing the budding stars are Gilbert Nyamutsamba, Busani Ncube, George Mukorera and Ruben Kumpasa. The training is free.
The province is expecting an invitational tournament featuring teams from Botswana this month and are using the series as preparations.
The province’s last season ended with the Unforgettable Sevens Rugby Festival again at Hartsfield and more such festivals are expected this year. – @brandon_malvin
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