Chivandire blames chaotic travel arrangements

ZIMBABWE Rugby Union (ZRU) director of rugby Brighton Chivandire has blamed the lack of financial support and the chaotic travel arrangements for the senior national rugby team’s humiliating defeat 80-6 loss to rivals Namibia in Africa Cup Division 1A final in Windhoek on Saturday.

The Sables, who arrived in Windhoek less than 24 hours before the crucial encounter, conceded a total of 12 tries, eight of them in the second half as they slumped to their worst ever loss to Namibia in the Test arena.

“Obviously disappointed with the outcome, but I believe we are certainly a better side than the result would suggest.

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