adminreigning champions Namibia, Kenya, Madagascar and Zimbabwe battling out for the trophy.
The winner of Group A will represent Africa at the next year’s Junior World Rugby tournament. Group B will be hosted by Tunisia that was relegated after finishing winless in last year’s Group A tournament.
However, our Young Sables last year lost to the Namibian outfit, resulting in them failing to represent the country at the second-tier world youth rugby tournament.
To them it was the first time in three years to showcase their skills at the grand finale.
According to an insider from the rugby association, the restructuring of new technical team which is headed by Harare Sports Club coach Nsikelelo “Syke” Sibanda will go a long way in developing the sport.
“I think it’s the best,” the insider said.
Despite playing hosts to the event, South Africa will not field a side in the Nelspruit tournament.
The South African youth side plays in the first-tier IRB Junior World Championship.
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- July 31, 2026
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