adminA 22-12 defeat to Madagascar saw Zimbabwe women’s Sevens rugby finish as the 14th placed side in the 16-team Olympic qualifier play-offs in Ireland.
After coming out of Group A with three straight defeats to Samoa (57-5), Russia (59-0) and Madagascar (19-17) on Saturday, Zimbabwe on Sunday were relegated to the second tier Trophy Challenge.
They again lost 22-0 to Hong Kong and were further relegated to the positional play-offs where a 12-5 win over Trinidad and Tobago ensured they would not finish as the bottom-placed side.
However, they were once again to meet Madagascar in the 13th/14th place play-off where they came short with a 22-12 loss.
Results: Lost 12-22 v Madagascar; Won 12-5 v Trinidad and Tobago; Lost 20-0 v Hong Kong; Lost 19-17 v Madagascar; Lost 59-0 v Russia, Lost 57-5 v Samoa
P W D L F A
Zimbabwe 6 1 0 5 46 182
Squad: Charity Mucucuti (captain), Margaret Magwaro, Caroline Malenga, Peace Sithole, Precious Marange, Simbisai Kadye, Ruvimbo Musere, Constance Ngwende, Lindiwe Munerenyu, Rumbidzai Chabveka, Rumbidzai Chigumbu, Gertrude Masora.
Coach: Abigail Kawonza — sportszone.co.zw
Manager: Susan Kamukai
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