Chipu shift focus on Namibia after Tunisia win in Barthes Trophy

Kenya U-20 rugby team the Chipu will take on Namibia in their second match of the 2025 Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy on Wednesday, seeking a second win after a bright start on Saturday.  

Chipu kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 29-21 win over Tunisia at Old Hararians Sports Club, achieving a second consecutive triumph over Tunisia, having beaten them in 2024.

The Simon Jawichre coached-side led 19-11 at the break and in the second half; both teams scored 10 points, the advantage for Chipu being their impressive start in the first half.

Chipu went into the tournament as favourites having lifted the 2024 Rugby Africa U-20 Barthes Trophy, after a commanding 28-13 win over Zimbabwe in the same city of Harare.

Namibia, their next opponents, also started on a bright note, whipping past hosts Zimbabwe 41-22.

Kenya is set to face the formidable Namibia at 1:00pm while Tunisia will play Zimbabwe at 4:00pm.

The final round of action will take place on Sunday, 27 April, with Namibia taking on Tunisia at 12:00pm, followed by a potential title decider between Zimbabwe and Kenya at 3:00pm.

Saturday 19 April 2025

1300hrs — Kenya 29-21 Tunisia

1600hrs — Zimbabwe 22-41 Namibia

Wednesday 23 April 2025

1300hrs — Kenya vs Namibia

1600hrs — Zimbabwe vs Tunisia

Sunday 27 April 2025

1200hrs — Namibia vs Tunisia

1500hrs — Zimbabwe vs Kenya