The Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby side on Monday afternoon left the country for the Junior Africa Cup that gets underway in Namibia this Wednesday.

This is the first step in their quest for glory under new coach Bob “Skye” Mahari who wants to make an impression and make sure Zimbabwe qualify for next year’s World Rugby Under-20 Trophy.

Zimbabwe Under-19 Squad: Edwin Nxumalo, Aspiration Mutore, Timothy Jaravani, Moses Gunda, Zvikomborero Muzorewa, Francis Hwangwa, Aiden Burnett, Takudzwa Gamanya, Tapiwa Mulenga, Russel Dinha, Loveridge Muderere, Tamuka Pamire, Sam Phiri, Shingirayi Katsvere, Felix Toma, Tawanda Mudyiwa, Godfrey Muzanarano, Givemore Muchenje, Adrian Zvarevashe, Tarisayi Mapfumo, Albert Garira, Solomon Goto, Ralph Tirivanhu, Vuyani Dhlomo

Coach: Bob Mahari

Assistant: Jeffrey Madhake

Manager: Tonderai Chigumbura

Physio: Ropafadzo Banhwa