Cleopas Kundiona is set to start for Zimbabwe against USA this weekend, with the Sables facing the Eagles on Sunday 12 July (kick-off: 12.30am UK time).
Saints’ tighthead will earn a 17th cap for Zimbabwe in Charlotte, North Carolina after coming off the bench in the side’s 26-36 opening round loss to Tonga.
ZIMBABWE TEAM TO FACE USA
Nations Cup, Round 2
Sunday 12 July, 2026
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Kick-off: 12.30am UK time
15 Tapiwa Mafura
14 Matthew Mcnab
13 Dion Khumalo
12 Brandon Mudzekenyedzi
11 Edward Sigauke
10 Ian Prior
9 Keegan Joubert
1 Victor Mupunga
2 Liam Larkan
3 Cleopas Kundiona (Northampton Saints)
4 Gary Porter
5 Godfrey Muzanargwo
6 Tinotenda Mavesere (C)
7 Jason Fraser
8 Aiden Burnett
Replacements:
16 Matthew Mandioma
17 Tujde Visser
18 Michael Kumbirai
19 Tadiwanashe Gwashu
20 Simbarashe Siraha
21 Hilton Mudariki
22 Bruce Houston
23 Takudzwa Musingwini