Defending champions Zimbabwe Sables have officially named their squad for the upcoming Rugby Africa Cup 2025, set to run from July 8 to 19 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.
Northampton Saints prop Cleopas Kundiona, who joined from French Pro D2 side USON Nevers in March, has been included in the squad.
Australian-born Zimbabwe international Ian Prior is also named alongside Trevor Gurwe, Edward Sigauke, Tapiwa Mafura, Dylan Utete, and captain Hilton Mudariki.
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Zimbabwe Sables Squad – Rugby Africa Cup 2025
Hookers:
Bryan Chiang
Simba Mandioma
Liam Larkan
Props:
Victor Mupunga
Tyrian Fagan
Zvikomborero Chimoto
Cleopas Kundiona
Brian Makamure
Brownell Gwinji
Second Row:
Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa
Simba Siraah
Tadiwa Gwashu
Simbarashe Manyau
Brian Nyaude
Back Row:
Aiden Burnett
Dylan Utete
Godfrey Muzanargwo
Tinotenda Mavesere
Half Backs:
Hilton Mudariki (Captain)
Keegan Joubert
Ian Prior
Lenience Tambwera
Tyrone Gombe
Centres:
Brandon Mudzekenyedzi
Dion Khumalo
Kudazai Mashawi
Outside Backs:
Trevor Gurwe
Mathew Mcnab
Tapiwa Mafura
Takudzwa Musingwini
Edward Sigauke
