The national under-20 rugby team will play against Namibia in the final of the Barthes Cup in Windhoek, Namibia. Both teams booked a final spot after winning respective first round ties on Wednesday evening.
The team, famously known as Chipu were rampant, beating Madagascar 51-13 in the first match at the Hage Geingob Stadium while Namibia beat Zimbabwe 27-17.
The two teams will vie for a slot in the final round of qualification for the World Junior trophy slated for later this year, with the winner of this Southern Region taking on the Northern Region winners in a play-off for Africa’s sole berth.
Coach Paul Odera’s Chipu were in unstoppable form against Madagascar, drawing first blood through a Mark Mutuku's try, with Xavier Kipng’etich adding the extras.
A penalty against Kenya in the eleventh minute saw Madagascar opt for the three points that Raicoto Niaina drilled in, narrowing the gap to 7-3.
Monate Akuei landed Chipu’s second try, Kipng’etich sure with his boot extended their lead to 14-3.
In the last play, Chipu’s attacking pace was slowed down by the Madagascan defense, who through relentless, soaked in a penalty that saw Chipu opt for the three points to walk away with a strong 51-13 win.
The final will be played on Saturday.