Sables' World Cup Dream Gets Major Boost

Philemon Jambaya

Zim Now Editor

Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, has received a substantial injection of support from the private sector following their recent historic victory over Namibia. Discovery Ambulance Service has stepped forward with a comprehensive emergency medical support package, a move that significantly bolsters the team’s Rugby World Cup aspirations.

David Munowenyu, CEO of Discovery, announced that the company will provide free emergency medical coverage and Discovery membership to every player who contributed to the momentous win. This triumph, marking the first time in several years that Zimbabwe has defeated Namibia, has not only reignited the nation’s Rugby World Cup hopes but also ignited a wave of national pride.

Munowenyu articulated the sentiment behind Discovery's commitment, stating, "This isn’t just a rugby win; it’s a moment of national pride. As Discovery Ambulance Service, we’re committing our full support to the Sables, on the ground, in the air, wherever they go. These young men are carrying the hopes of a nation, and we’ll be right there with them."

Discovery's dedication to the Sables is extensive, encompassing free medical emergency response coverage for all winning players and complimentary Discovery membership for each squad member who played in the Namibia match. Furthermore, the company plans to deploy a dedicated medical team to Australia for the next stage of the Rugby World Cup, with CEO David Munowenyu personally traveling with the team to offer leadership, visibility, and crucial morale support.

"We are not sending a logo to the World Cup—we are sending people," Munowenyu added, emphasizing the personal investment. "I will personally travel to Australia with our medical professionals. The Sables are no longer just a team—they are Zimbabwe’s flagbearers on the world stage."

The Sables’ recent triumph is widely regarded as a pivotal turning point in Zimbabwean rugby and, for many fans, a symbolic resurgence of national sporting pride. Discovery Ambulance Service stands as one of the first major companies to offer such meaningful and tangible backing.

Munowenyu expressed a confident outlook for the future, declaring, “This marks the beginning of a great rugby nation. Zimbabwe is back, and the world needs to take notice