adminNgqabutho Moyo Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE will host the South African Rugby Legends (Springbok Legends) in Victoria Falls from March 28. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, head of corporate affairs Sugar Chagonda, a member of the organising committee said, the South Africans would face their Zimbabwean counterparts at Victoria Falls Primary School.
“The Zimbabwe Legends will play against Springbok Legends at Victoria Falls Primary School Grounds on March 28,” he said.
It is expected to be a big draw card for rugby fans in the region as both South Africa and Zimbabwe rugby stars have over the decades commanded a lot of respect. Interest could also be sparked in Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.
Chagonda said the legends would also conduct a training clinic for the youths in Victoria Falls.
“Their visit will include various activities in Victoria Falls such as conducting a coaching clinic for children from the local schools. The match and all activities that will be undertaken during the team’s visit will be covered by a South African Supersport film crew and a programme will be shown in the weeks following the game on Supersport channels. Supersport has a dedicated rugby channel this will ensure extensive coverage of the whole event,” said Chagonda.
He said the South African Rugby Legends’ visit is a notable idea which will also go a long way in profiling the destination.
“The visit is of great benefit to the Victoria Falls community through the coaching clinic and other social responsibility programmes that they will undertake. We call upon all Zimbabweans to support this event by attending the match and cheering on our Zimbabwe Rugby Legends and giving a warm welcome to the visiting South African Rugby Legends. Special packages for the event are available which you can all take advantage of and have a great weekend in our premier resort town of Victoria Falls,” he said.
The event is bankrolled by Africa Albida Tourism who will be accommodating the South Africa Rugby Legends for three nights at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, African Sun will be accommodating the Zimbabwe Rugby Legends for three nights at the Elephant Hills Hotel, Wild Horizons will provide activities and some meals to the players, Blue Arrow Coaches will be providing transport and logistics for the players, Into Africa and Mapopoma will sponsor the boat cruises and dinners with Liquorama Victoria Falls and Cansaf Event Co-ordinators.
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