A national moment 34 years in the making
Zimbabwe Rugby have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 34 years. When the final whistle blew in Antananarivo and the Sables realised they had secured their spot at the Rugby World Cup, it was more than just a win - it was a national moment.
This moment isn’t just about qualification - it’s about momentum. Zimbabwe has now climbed to an all-time high of 24th in the world rankings, and there’s still massive room to grow. For years, the country has produced exceptional rugby talent, and now the world will get a chance to see it on the biggest stage.
How Framesports supported the Sables
Zimbabwe reached out ahead of a cluster of decisive Rugby Africa Cup fixtures. The brief was simple: We don’t have the manpower or budget of other teams. How can we be smarter and more effective? That challenge sat right at the heart of why we built Framesports.
We responded by giving them full access to all Framesports tools for opposition analysis. By merging hundreds of data points, we surfaced actionable insights the team could use right away. No information overload, no spreadsheets to wade through - just clarity.
What the team said
“Having recently qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we needed world-class analysis support in the lead-up to the Rugby Africa Cup and Framesports has exceeded our expectations. The platform delivers exceptional insights that have made a real difference to our preparation.
Lachlan and his team are genuine partners who actively seek feedback to continuously improve the platform based on team needs. The quality is absolutely world-class, and we’re confident Framesports will be crucial as we build towards the Rugby World Cup.
We wholeheartedly recommend their system to any team serious about gaining a competitive edge.” - Takunda Chifokoyo, Zimbabwe Sables
The work starts now
Qualifying ends the nation’s three-decade wait, but the real work starts now. As we continue improving our predictive models, coach recommendations, and player development tools, the future looks bright for Zimbabwe rugby.
If your programme is chasing its own breakthrough moment, let’s talk. World Cups are won long before the team bus rolls into the stadium. See you in Australia in 2027.
