Zimbabwe Sables name squad for Rugby Africa Cup title defense

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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 will kick off their title defense on Tuesday, July 8, with a quarterfinal clash against newly promoted Morocco at 10:00 a.m. EAT.

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

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