Sundaymail Editor
Online Reporter
THE Sables received a huge boost on Thursday ahead of their Rugby Africa Cup campaign in July after Nedbank Zimbabwe – the main sponsor – came up with a one-year sponsorship package worth US$120 000.
The deal would ensure the team receives the necessary high-performance training, skills development, and strength and conditioning programmes.
It will also cover the team’s welfare and day-to-day administration expenses, as well as their various games, including Test matches against international teams in the lead-up to the Africa pre-qualification tournament in 2022.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Nedbank Zimbabwe executive head of sales and origination, Mr Heresy Herry, said sport was “a unifier in our communities”.
“Nedbank will be rallying behind the Sables, and we look forward to playing our part to take rugby to the communities through various clinics with the ultimate goal of raising up more talent in schools, and clubs, to represent our beloved country on the global stage.
“We therefore encourage Zimbabweans from all walks of life, both locally and abroad, to join us in support of our Sables as they prepare towards qualifying for the World Cup.”
The Sables are currently in camp and will take on Zambia, Namibia and the Blue Bulls before kick-starting their Rugby Africa Cup campaign with a trip to Tunisia on July 12.
Zimbabwe will take on Zambia in Harare on June 2 and June 5, and then clash with the Namibian Welwitschias in a home-and-away tie.
They will then round off their preparations with a game against a Blue Bulls select side in July.
Online Reporter