Lusaka — TWO rugby players currently in camp with the Zambia national team have picked up injuries ahead of this weekend's Africa qualifying match against Zimbabwe. National team trainer Innocent Sakala disclosed in an interview that Yotam Nyirenda and Ronnel Armengol sustained injuries during training.

"Yotam Nyirenda picked up a knee injury during training and is now out of the team. Ronnel Armengol, who also has a knee injury, is being assessed and the doctors will have the final say," Sakala said.

He said the team was getting on well with the preparations and he was expected to trim the team from 28 to 22. And team captain Musonda Kaminsa is bubbling with confidence that his side will defeat the Zimbabweans.

"We have been undergoing intense training much more than when we were preparing for Madagascar," Kaminsa said. "We can easily beat them (Zimbabwe)," Kaminsa said. "We have a better team now and they are looking sharp. We are actually looking forward to the game. We can't wait for Saturday."