Silverbacks to play Burundi in CAR15s opener

2011 CAR 15s tournamentOctober 10Rwanda vs BurundiOctober 12Burundi vs DRCOctober 14Rwanda vs DRC SILVERBACKS will open their CAR15s title defense against last year’s losing finalists Burundi on October 9 at Amahoro stadium.The week-long tournament will run from October 9-16 and will involve three teams in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC.

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Silverbacksu2019 fullback Vincent Kamali side-steps a Burundian opponent during last yearu2019s CAR15s final. He is one of Rwandau2019s key players. The New Times/File.

2011 CAR 15s tournament
October 10
Rwanda vs Burundi
October 12
Burundi vs DRC
October 14
Rwanda vs DRC

SILVERBACKS will open their CAR15s title defense against last year’s losing finalists Burundi on October 9 at Amahoro stadium.

The week-long tournament will run from October 9-16 and will involve three teams in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC.

Tanzania and Seychelles pulled out yesterday.

After weeks of preparations, Silverbacks Coach Gerald Nsenga is expected to name his final 20-man squad tomorrow.

"The selection process is not going to be easy because everyone has been in good touch but that’s how things work, you still have to leave out some players,” Nsenga said.

Meanwhile, the local rugby federation (RRF) is still struggling to raise the Rwf 16m budget needed for the tournament.

"We expect Rwf 6m from CAR (Confederation of African rugby Federation) and the balance to come from the Sports Ministry and other corporate companies but we have not received any confirmation till date,” a worried Nsenga said.

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