Zim die hard in Moscow

marco_mamaZimbabwe Under-20 scrum half, Charles Jiji, is looking forward to using his experience from the 2010 International Rugby Board World Trophy, in Russia, to help his country showcase its vast young talent and reclaim the lost glory on the international scene. (Pictured: The Zimbabwean U-20 team played i

I was quite pleased with my kicking, six out of seven, which is not bad for a start. I hope that this will help Zimbabwe rugby to make return to the international stage. We had disappeared from the map for the last few years and this tournament will help us to return to top action. Most of the boys who started today will be available for selection next year, which is going to make a difference, said 18-year-old Jiji.

The Young Sables finished seventh in the eight nations global showdown with a 46-22 victory over Papau New Guinea, in Moscow, last Sunday.

“We have been playing together for three years and this is the end of the road for the 19-year olds and it was good for them to walk away with a nice win. For us, the 18-year olds there is more time next year, and we will be back!” Jiji declared before leaving Moscow this week.

His team mate, the Young Sables fly half, Danny Robertson commented the Prince Edward schoolboys performance reckoning a seventh place finish as a show of commitment and courage.

“Tremendous game, I have to say. I enjoyed it greatly and the service from Charles (Jiji) was great. His place kicking was tremendous, for someone who does it in his first match. Top marks!. We wished we had a bit more time to gel, but this is it, we ended with a win and will celebrate,” said Robertson.

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