Rwanda’s national team, the Silverbacks, undertake overseas tours for multiple reasons. Not only do these tours provide the players with invaluable rugby and life experiences, they also put Rwandan rugby on the world map and promote a positive image of one of Africa’s most stable and progressive countries. Back home, the Silverbacks’ exploits on foreign fields raise the profile of rugby, encourage more youngsters to take up the sport and put in place the building blocks for its continued expansion.