Rugby Africa tier 1A: Zimbabwe vs. Uganda – 4.30pm, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Rugby Team has made eight changes to their squad that is likely to face Uganda in Harare, for the Africa Rugby Tier 1A due today.

Uganda Rugby Cranes and the Sables face off at Police Grounds in the nations capital, and new players in loose forward Njabulo Ndlovu, prop Pieter Joubert, Keith Murray, fullback Lungile Tshuma scrumhalf Hilton Mudariki, Ngoni Chubuwe and lock Sanele Sibanda have been listed to feature this time round.

Joshua Gando, Lucky Sithole, Ernest Mudzengerere, Tolerance Zishe, David Makanda, Manasah Sita and Royal Mwale have been dropped for the must-win.

Uganda reached Harere a load of hours ago and now embark on disappointing the fully fledged side. Rugby Cranes lost their home game to Namibia and now seek solace.

With Namibia and Kenya favorites to vie for the championship, Uganda and Zimbabwe only have third place to fight for. Ivan Magomu, Paul Masendi, Joseph Aredo and Philip Wokorach are available for Uganda and any is likely to feature depending on the game flow.

Uganda’s Probable line up: Asuman Mugerwa, Cyrus Wathum, Brian Odong, Charles Uhuru, Byron Oketayot, Brian Asaba, Pius Ogena, Marvin Odong, Davis Kyewalabye, Chris Lubanga, Lawrence Ssebuliba, Oscar Kalyango, Michael Wokorach, James Odong, Philip Wokorach.

Zimbabwe’s Probable line up: Lawrence Clemson, Matthew Mandioma, Denford Mutangamira (captain), Fortunate Chipendu, Bisele Tshamala, Jacques Leitao, Constatine Dinha, Ivrine Nduwa, Witness Mandidzah, Sanele Sibanda, Charles Jiji, Ngoni Chibuwe, Greald SibandaHilton Mudariki, Boyd Rouse.

Deputy Editor at Kawowo Sports. He is an aspiring Sport Psychologist.

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