Sands call for reinforcements before winning the shock of Namibia

Zimbabwean side Connor Pritchard marks Zimbabwe's third try, challenged by Kenyan David Ambunya, in the defeat of Sands 22-41 at Hartsfield in this record image

BEFORE their match against Welwitschias of Namibia, Zimbabwe Sands made some changes to the technical team and to Training Team

Zimbabwe Hosts Namibia at Newly Renovated Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo Saturday

Zimbabwe has started its 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign on a lukewarm note with a draw and two losses consecutive, leaving them in a precarious situation. fourth place on six teams

The Hungry Sands have been in camp for a week with minor changes to the training team, which include the infusion of three Cheetahs, returning from the campaign Zimbabwean rugby sevens in San Francisco

Shayne Makombe and Tafadzwa Chitokwindo were added to the back row while Connor Pritchard took his place as a flank.

Chitokwindo and Makombe were responsible for Zimbabwe's first burst of testing in their opening match against Wales at RWC Sevens.

lock based in Germany, Antipas Kamkwindo will join the team, replacing Johannes Stander.

While waiting for their next appointment, Sands coach Peter de Villiers chained with Daniel Hondo, the Harare Sports Club (HSC) head coach.

Hondo, a former Sable and Cheetah of his day, said, "We do not doubt players who have played instead, an opportunity for us to see what other players have to offer for our Saturday game. 19659005] "Namibia remains undisputed in the competition and we hope we will be the team that will put pressure on them."

The HSC The coach has successfully coached his club to qualify for the upcoming Golden Cup of SARU.

On Sunday, the team defeated the camp to allow players to go to their polling station to vote

] Denford Mutamangira, David Makanda, Farai Mudariki, Irvine Nduwa, Fortunate Chipendo, Takudzwa Mandiwanza, Connor Pritchard, Tapfuma Parirenyatwa, Ernest Mudzengerere, Lenience Tambwera, Mathew McNab, Brandon Mandivenga, Kudzai Mashawi, Takudzwa Kumadiro, Shingirai Katsvere, Mathew Mandioma, Cleopas Kundiona, Lawrence Cleminson, Antipas Kamkwindo, Br ian Nyaude, Hilton Mudariki, Ziyanda Khupe, Shayne Makombe, Tafadzwa Mhende, Lucky Sithole and Tafadzwa Chitokwindo
– Sport360.com