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Mavesere to captain Sables against USA Eagles in Nations Cup

Head coach Pieter Benade has made changes to the Sables' starting lineup for their Nations Cup match against the USA Eagles on July 12, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tinotenda Mavesere will captain the team for this fixture. The front row retains Victor Mupunga and Cleopas Kundiona, with Liam Larkan at hooker. Gary Porter and Godfrey Muzanargwo continue in the second row. Mavesere will play at blindside flanker, joined by Jason Fraser at openside and Aiden Burnett at number eight. Keegan Joubert starts at scrumhalf, and Ian Prior at flyhalf. Brandon Mudzekenyedzi and Dion Khumalo form the center partnership, with Edward Sigauke and Matthew McNab on the wings, and Tapiwa Mafura at fullback. The bench includes Matthew Mandioma, Tjide Visser, Michael Kumbirai, Tadiwanashe Gwashu, Simbarashe Siraha, Hilton Mudariki, Bruce Houston, and Takudzwa Musingwini. The match, kicking off at 1:30 AM CAT, is expected to be a challenging encounter against the home team.