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Rugby: Lionesses geared up for World Cup qualifiers

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Lionesses players Janet Okello (left) and Christabel Tata. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

It’s all systems go for the national women’s rugby 15s team, Lionesses, ahead of their participation at the 2021 World Cup qualifiers scheduled to kick off on Friday at the Bosman Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In the qualifiers, Lionesses, who leave the country tomorrow, face three nations in the tournament; hosts South Africa, Uganda and Madagascar.

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