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Originally published by KBC SportsAugust 7, 2026
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Chipu eye Namibia revenge as road to Barthés Trophy final opens against Zimbabwe

The Kenya Under-20 national rugby team, Chipu, begins its 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy campaign against Zimbabwe on Friday, 7 August, at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku, Kampala, with a potential revenge date against defending champions Namibia looming in the final...
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The Kenya Under-20 national rugby team, Chipu, kicks off its 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy campaign against Zimbabwe on Friday, 7 August, in Kampala, with a potential final rematch against defending champions Namibia on the horizon.
- The tournament features a new two-tier format, with Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Tunisia in the Performance Division, which skips directly to semi-finals.
- Chipu faces Zimbabwe in a semi-final match, with the winner advancing to the 11 August final.
- A victory would set up a highly anticipated final against Namibia, who defeated Kenya in the 2025 final, denying them a title defence after Kenya had beaten them en route to their 2024 trophy win.
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