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Chipu whip Namibia to face Champions Zimbabwe at Barthes Cup final

Chepu, the national rugby 15s aside came from behind twice to beat former champions Namibia to storm to the finals of Africa under 20 Barthes Cup played today at the Nyayo stadium.

The 24-13 semifinal victory means that the Curtis Olago coached side will face off with defending champions Zimbabwe at the finals who beat Tunisia 60-06.

The winner of the eight-nation competition will qualify for the World Rugby Under-20 Trophy slated for July 15-30 in Nairobi.

This year’s World Rugby U20 Trophy will bring together Kenya (hosts), Barthes Trophy champions or second-ranked team if Kenya wins the title (Africa), Scotland (relegated from the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2019), Hong Kong (Asia), Samoa (Oceania), Spain (Europe), Uruguay (South America) and North America winners between USA and Canada.

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