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Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter
RUGBY fanatics are in for a treat at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday when the second edition of the Zambezi Challenge takes place.
Zimbabwe will field two teams for this edition of the competition, the Cheetahs and the Cheetahs Academy. Graham Kaulback will be in charge of the Cheetahs while the Cheetahs Academy will be mentored by Ricky Chirengende.
The sides will battle against the German national sevens rugby team.
Known as Wolfpack, the German team will be making their maiden appearance in the competition that will also feature Zambia, Botswana-based side Spartans.
The Spartans, who are largely made up of Zimbabwean players based in Botswana, are the defending champions after winning the inaugural edition of the competition early this year.
Graham Kaulback, the Cheetahs coach will use the Zambezi Challenge to make his final selection for the Dubai Sevens in the United Arab Emirates at the beginning of December. The Cheetahs’ last international action was in September when they took part in the Rugby World Cup Sevens held in Cape Town, South Africa, where they finished 23 out of the 24 men’s teams at the tournament.
Teams
Cheetahs: Godfrey Magaramombe, Tadius Dzandiwandira, Kudakwashe Chiwanza, Takudzwa Kumadiro, Kudakwashe Nyamakura, Alex Nyamunda, Munesu Muneta, McLean Muhambi, Carlos Matematema, Ryan Masumhi, Nigel Tinarwo, Dion Khumalo
Cheetahs Academy: Prince Ncube, Darrel Makwasha, Phillip Ehlers, Hagler Muchenje, MacDonald Kazingizi, Marlon Guwuriro, Shadreck Mandaza, Nathan Tanyanyiwa, Edward Sigauke, Gamuchirai Nekati, Jailos Valentine, Taku Mundandishe. – @innocentskizoe
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