Rugby candidate warned of tough Africa elections

Irish PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Irish PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Outgoing Africa Rugby vice president, Dave Gilbert has warned his counterpart, Sean Irish that it will be tough to land a continental post.

Irish who is Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) acting president, is a candidate for additional member at the upcoming Rugby Africa general assembly. The assembly will be held on March 2, in Marrakech, Morocco.

Gilbert told Mmegi Sport that they have received a high number of candidates for various positions.

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