[2] In a parallel development, a number of wealthier young Mauritians went to British and South African boarding schools during this period, and also picked up the sport there.
However, the independence of Mauritius in 1968 led to financial difficulties for Mauritian rugby, and it was left to a development programme in the 1990s to revive the game properly.
[2] From 1928 to 1975 rugby was played at senior level between various clubs remembered as the Buffalos, HMS Mauritius, Blue Ducks, Dodo, the Navy, SMF and the Stags.
[2] Success in sevens led to the improvement of the fifteen a side game, and Mauritius played their first international against Tanzania in 2005, winning 20-10.
Their fantastic start to international rugby has caused tremendous growth of the sport in Mauritius, with thousands of people flocking to see them play.