35,000 crowd for Madagascar-Zimbabwe RWC qualifier

ANTANANARIVO: Kenya upset Namibia and Zimbabwe walloped hosts Madagascar on Saturday as the struggle to represent Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup began.

A try by Andrew Amonde midway through the second half earned Kenya a come-from-behind 29-22 victory over Namibia, who represented the continent at the past four editions of the quadrennial tournament.

Loose forward Jacques Leitao snatched four tries as Zimbabwe turned a seven-point half-time advantage into a 57-22 triumph over Madagascar before a 35,000 crowd at Stade Mahamasina.

Each country plays its three opponents once with the mini-league winners joining title-holders New Zealand, Argentina, Tonga and Georgia in Pool C.
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The runners-up visit Siberia for a repechage semi-final against Russia and the victors tackle Uruguay or Hong Kong for a Pool A slot beside England, Australia, Wales and Fiji.

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The runners-up visit Siberia for a repechage semi-final against Russia and the victors tackle Uruguay or Hong Kong for a Pool A slot beside England, Australia, Wales and Fiji.

Luis Suarez could be code jumping so The Siberians and Russians need to watch out

I'd love to see Madagascar make it to the world cup, they've consistently got the biggest crowds in Africa behind South Africa

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Originally Posted by chibi

I'd love to see Madagascar make it to the world cup, they've consistently got the biggest crowds in Africa behind South Africa

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Plus the name of their Capital City is awesome. :)

Notice on the bench for Zimbabwe was Peter Dutoit who was playing for Associates maybe two seasons ago?