Two SACS old boys will start for Zimbabwe against Zambia in Harare on Saturday.
Hooker Liam Larkan and flyhalf David Hayes have both committed to the Sables, who will next year make their first World Cup appearance since 1991.
Larkan represented Western Province at the U18 Craven Week in 2016, while Hayes is best remembered for his Varsity Cup exploits for UCT from 2021 to 2023.
Hayes is currently based in England where he plays semi-pro rugby and works in finance.
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Saturday’s match serves as preparation for Zimbabwe’s Nations Cup opener against Tonga on 4 July.
ZIMBABWE – 15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Godfrey Magarambombe, 13 Darrell Makwasha, 12 Kudzai Mashawi, 11 Tatenda Kamubvumbi, 10 David Hayes, 9 Hilton Mudariki (c), 8 Vuyani Dhlomo, 7 Polite Phiri, 6 Tadiwa Gwashu, 5 Kudakwashe Nyakufaringwa, 4 Nyasha Shiripinda, 3 Michael Kumbirai, 2 Liam Larkan, 1 Dean Makoni.
Bench: 16 Giordano Sarpó, 17 Zvikomborero Chimoto, 18 Emmanuel Gabi, 19 Brian Nyaude, 20 Tonderai Chiwambutsa, 21 Aiden Burnett, 22 Tyrone Gombe, 23 Brendan Mason.
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