Zimbabwe Lady Sables Edge Bitter Rivals Zambia in Thrilling Test Match

In a closely contested encounter, Zimbabwe’s Women’s National Rugby Team, the Lady Sables, secured a thrilling 26-25 victory over Zambia in a test match played in Lusaka on Saturday. This triumph marks a significant feat as Zimbabwe managed to reverse their previous defeat against Zambia in Harare.

Interim head coach Lissy Wasarirevu expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance. “I am happy with the win; the match was quite tough. Hats off to Zambia; they’re a formidable side. I am pleased to note the substantial improvement from the girls and how we played as a cohesive unit, both defensively and in attack. We’ve been working hard at camp, and it’s gratifying to see that hard work beginning to pay off. However, we still have a lot of improvements to make tactically and in general,” Wasarirevu remarked.

Zimbabwe’s tries came from Kudzai Wasili, who scored two, Rufaro Tagarira with one, and Trish Moko who added another. Tarren Munodaani was successful with the conversions.

In response to the match, Zambian coach John Chibamba expressed his thoughts on the game. “It was a hard-fought match, and I commend my team for their resilience. Zimbabwe played very well, and their tries came from well-executed plays. We will analyze our performance and come back stronger. Credit to Zimbabwe for their spirited performance and deserved victory,” Chibamba commented.

The ZRU Women’s Chairperson, Regina Mwanandiwa, shared her delight with the team’s display of skill and determination. “It was an absolute pleasure to see the girls perform so well. In the end, it was a tight match, but the ladies managed to hold it together for a famous win. On the administrative side, I’m grateful to the team that organized everything, making this trip a possibility. As you can imagine, it’s never easy to prepare for such encounters due to the financial pressures involved in ensuring flawless travel and arrangements,” Mwanandiwa said.

Mwanandiwa also called upon the corporate sector to partner with the Zimbabwe Rugby Union to foster the development of the sport and encourage more girls to participate. “We are grateful for the support received from our various stakeholders and continue to call on the corporate world to partner with us in ensuring the growth of the game,” she added.

Meanwhile, attention now shifts to the Under 18 Junior Sables, who are set to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Craven Week tournament, which kicks off this weekend. With the senior team’s victory serving as inspiration, hopes are high for another strong performance from Zimbabwe’s young rugby talent.

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