WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: Africa Cup, Division 1A

28.06.2014
Kenya v Namibia in Antananarivo (WCQ Africa, AfricaCupDiv.1A)
Zimbabwe v Madagascar (WCQ Africa, AfricaCupDiv.1A)

Briefly
This is a hugely important tournament in the island African republic of Madagascar. The winner qualifies directly to the 2015 Rugby World Cup finals. The second-placed team joins Hong Kong, Uruguay and Russia in the repechage stage.

Namibia is the favourites to take the title. I’d expect Kenya to be a threat as will Madagascar on their home turf and if front of what will be 30,000 crowds. Yes that does read 30,000! Don’t right off Zimbabwe although their preparations would be the least impressive of the four nations.

Hosts Madagascar played in a tournament in Reunion, Namibia played against South African provincial sides as did Kenya.

Predictions
Namibia by 10 v Kenya
Madagascar by 5 v Zimbabwe

Other Games
02.07.2014
Zimbabwe v Namibia in Antananarivo (WCQ Africa; Africa Cup, Division 1A)
Kenya v Madagascar in Antananarivo (WCQ Africa; Africa Cup, Division 1A)

06.07.2014
Kenya v Zimbabwe in Antananarivo (WCQ Africa; Africa Cup, Division 1A)
Madagascar v Namibia in Antananarivo (WCQ Africa; Africa Cup, Division 1A)