Gunners, Tuskers forced out of rugby league

EMG Gunners have been forced out of the rugby league after BDF withdrew financial support
EMG Gunners have been forced out of the rugby league after BDF withdrew financial support

EMG Gunners of Selebi-Phikwe and Francistown Tuskers are no longer part of the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) A Division League after the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) opted not to financially support the two.

BRU president, Elijah Jones confirmed the two sides are no longer part of the league following a decision by the BDF to streamline operations.

He admitted that their absence will have an impact on the league but said other big clubs like Gaborone Hogs will carry the baton.

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