The Sables' match against UAE will be played on the 24th of May in Harare. 

Zimbabwe will use the match as part of its preparations for the Rugby Africa Cup, where they will be hoping to defend the title. Winners of this year's Rugby Africa Cup will automatically qualify for the 2027 World Cup.

Sables had a successful tour in the UAE in November last year, beating the hosts to record their first victory outside the African continent. Other than playing UAE, the president added that they have lined up several games as part of preparations for the Rugby Africa Cup.

Zimbabwe's men's rugby team had a good 2024 season, which saw them winning the Rugby Africa Cup to end a 12-year jinx. However, the greater task is awaiting this year, which is for them to qualify for the World Cup and mark their return since 1991.


--ChannelAfrica--