TheBreakdown

Head-to-head

TEST WINS
BOT
4
Test wins
ZAM
6
Test wins

10 Tests: Zambia lead 6–4.

Model win probability
TheBreakdown rating
BOT 65%ZAM 35%

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 230–219 in Botswana’s favour, first met 17 May 1997.

Biggest Botswana win
21 June 2014: 66–14 (Africa Cup 2014)
Biggest Zambia win
27 July 2002: 17–37

Last 10 meetings

  • Zambia8 July 2018 · Africa Cup 2018 · Mufulira13–32
  • Botswana21 June 2014 · Africa Cup 2014 · Gaborone66–14
  • Botswana22 July 2012 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 2012 · Gaborone23–15
  • Zambia25 June 2011 · Confederation of African Rugby Championship 2011 · Yaounde12–17
  • Zambia3 July 2010 · Confederation of African Rugby Championship 2010 · Bulawayo14–27
  • Botswana20 July 2009 · Confederation of African Rugby Championship 2009 · Gaborone16–10
  • Zambia9 Apr 2005 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 200724–28
  • Botswana7 Sept 2002 · Confederation of African Rugby Championship 200232–19
  • Zambia27 July 200217–37
  • Zambia17 May 1997 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 199913–20

Scores show Botswana first.

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Tests to date; World Cup finals to 2023.