U20 Barthes Trophy Begins with Statement Wins
U20 Barthés Trophy Begins with Statement Wins from Kenya and Namibia Kenya defends U20 Barthés Trophy title with 29-21 win over Tunisia, while Namibia…
Kenya defends U20 Barthés Trophy title with 29-21 win over Tunisia, while Namibia seeks redemption.
HARARE, Zimbabwe– Defending champions Kenya kicked off their Under-20 Barthés Trophy campaign with a disciplined 29-21 victory over a resilient Tunisia side on Saturday, April 19 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Kenya was made to sweat by a young Tunisian side that has come to the tournament in Harare with the target of rebuilding after last year's disappointing tournament outing in the same Zimbabwean capital city.
But the East Africans have clearly come to Harare with one thing in mind: to defend their title and make it two years in a row. Simon Jawichre's men were clinical, forcing Tunisia into infringements, and capitalising.
In the second match of the round-robin tournament at the Old Hararians Sports Club, Namibia took revenge for their defeat to Zimbabwe last year, overcoming the hosts 41-22 in a high scoring encounter. The Junior Sables played second fiddle in all departments, losing the physical battle upfront to Namibia's heavier forwards pack, as well as failing to contain the opponents' potency in the backs.
Namibia will look to build on that momentum when they face Kenya in their second outing on Match Day 2, scheduled for Wednesday, 23 April 2025 at 12:00 CAT. Hosts Zimbabwe will take on Tunisia in the day's second fixture at 15:00.
Organised by Rugby Africa (www.rugbyafrique.com), the continental governing body of Rugby across Africa, in partnership with Zimbabwe Rugby Union the 2025 tournament features host nation Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tunisia and Kenya. With streaming provided by Sports AI (https://www.sportsai.tv).
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Match Day 1: Saturday 19 April 2025 (Local Time) (CAT)
- 12:00 – Kenya (29) vs Tunisia (21)
- 15:00 – Zimbabwe (22) vs Namibia (41)
Match Day 2: Wednesday 23 April 2025 (Local Time) (CAT)
- 12:00 – Kenya vs Namibia
- 15:00 – Zimbabwe vs Tunisia
Match Day 3: Sunday 27 April 2025 (Local Time) (CAT)
- 11:00 – Namibia vs Tunisia
- 15:00 – Kenya vs Zimbabwe
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