Sables on the cusp of glory

THE Sables are on the brink a fairytale end to their Rugby Africa Cup campaign with only Algeria standing between them and continental glory as the two nations square off in Sunday’s final set for the Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.

Zimbabwe men’s national 15s rugby side ended a 22-year barren spell against the six-time champions Namibia in the semifinal match played at the same stadium on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe on Wednesday despatched the Welwitschias 32-10, with the underdogs playing probably their best game in years to book a final date.

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