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Drama ahead of rugby polls

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Tussle: Rugby goes to the polls this weekend PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Drama is brewing in the lead-up to the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) elections scheduled for tomorrow, with reports indicating that some candidates have been disqualified for failing to meet requirements.

The elections will take place during the Union's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Botho University.

According to information received by MmegiSport, certain individuals who expressed interest in running for various positions, including Neal Gouws aspiring for vice president-administration, have been disqualified. Other candidates who were disqualified are Mpho Masisi, Tjeludo Monyai and Ronan McGann, all belonging to the same camp as Gouws.

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Drama ahead of rugby polls

Drama is brewing in the lead-up to the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) elections scheduled for tomorrow, with reports indicating that some candidates have been disqualified for failing to meet requirements.