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Rugby: Lesotho beat Eswatini 15-13 in Mbabane

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Lesotho beat Eswatini 15-13 in Mbabane in their opening BOLESWA Rugby Cup match, securing their first away win in seven years. The tournament also features Botswana and continues on Wednesday with Lesotho-Botswana, the Times of Eswatini reports.

Lesotho beat Eswatini 15-13 in Mbabane on Friday, opening the second edition of the BOLESWA Tri-Nation Rugby Cup, a rugby tournament that also features Botswana. The victory gave the Likotola their first away win in seven years, according to the Lesotho Rugby Federation.

Lesotho, the holders after beating Eswatini 37-12 in the final of the first edition, were led by veteran Mothepu Mokhothu and coached by Khauhelo Raphepheng. The team included 17-year-old Siyabonga Lekhooana, while Eswatini were led by captain Mcebo Ngwenya.

The competition, held over a week at the Prince of Wales Sports Ground in Mbabane, continues on Wednesday with the match between Lesotho and Botswana. Eswatini will then face Botswana on Saturday 31 October.

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