He is currently a centre for the Southern Kings in the Pro14. J. C. Greyling was born on 21 June 1991 in Okahandja, Namibia. Chrysander Botha is a hardworking player who is always looking to make a contribution for his team. Kitshoff is a natural leader and has been praised for his ability to motivate his teammates. Casper Viviers is a rugby enthusiast and is involved with the sport in a number of ways, including coaching youth players and organising tournaments. Casper Viviers has a BMI of 23 and is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall. Plato is a talented player who has a bright future ahead of him, and is sure to continue making a significant contribution to the game of rugby. In 2013, Redelinghuys was named captain of the Sharks, and led them to their first Super Rugby title in 2016. Bone, Mr. Louw, Mr. Hauptfleisch, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Pietersen and Mr. Snyman. Davies is currently the head coach of the Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premiership. Janco Venter is currently the captain of the Western Province side. by Helge Schtz. He made his professional debut in 2006 with Western Province, and has since played for the Stormers, Blues, and Sharks. Here are ten famous people you never knew they played rugby. Deysel has represented Namibia at international level, making his debut in 2017. J.Tromp 13.JC.Greyling 12.J.Deysel 11.C.Marais 10.T. Esegui il download di questa immagine stock: FILE- South Africa's Bryan Habana dives across the line to score a try during the Rugby World Cup game against Namibia in Auckland, New Zealand, in this file photo dated Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Percival Colin Montgomery OIS (born 15 March 1974) is a South African former professional rugby union player. Allister Coetzee is a rugby union player who has played for Eastern Province and South Africa. Jacques Burger . Greyling is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on the field. Tinus du Plessis is married and has two children. Retief made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the 201617 season. He played prop for Castres from 2001 to 2010 and amassed over 200 appearances for the club. Hardened by regular, tough competition in the Currie Cup, the first few years of Namibian rugby union were relatively successful, their highest point being 20 home series victories over Ireland and Italy in 1991. Chad Plato is a fly-half who plays for Italian side Zebre. . Kazombiaze is a professional rugby union player who has played for the Leicester Tigers and the Harlequins in England. 15.C.Botha 14. Alcino Izaacs is a 29-year-old winger and fullback who was born in Windhoek, Namibia. Retief is married and has two children. He is a good passer of the ball and knows how to create opportunities for his team. He played in all three of the Wallabies' matches on the tour, including their final game against England. Powell has also played for the Harlequins in the English Premiership. Johann Tromp is expected to join Strela in the 2020 season. He was deemed the most famous rugby forward of the 1960s by the International Rugby Hall of Fame, and was also made a New Zealand Companion . Kotz is currently contracted to the Western Province Rugby Union. He started playing rugby union in 2009, when he joined United Rugby Club. Coetzee has represented his country at Under-19, Under-21, and Junior levels. After retiring from playing, Kees took up coaching as he felt that the game was an important part of developing young athletes and helping them build character. Lobbe made 71 appearances for Argentina from 2004 to 2015 appearing in 3 Rugby World Cups. He made his debut for the team in 2016 and has since played in a number of international tournaments. Ruan is a popular figure in the Welwitschias squad and is highly respected by his team-mates. Van Vuuren is a popular figure in Namibia and is often seen out and about, enjoying his time with friends and family. In between his spell at Castres, he also represented Namibia internationally and won a silver medal at the 2003 World Cup in Australia as well as two Africa Championship medals (in 2000 and 2002). Davies has been a part of the Welsh national team for over 30 years, and has played in four Rugby World Cups. He is a hardworking player and is always looking for opportunities to score points. Tinus du Plessis has also played for the Bulls, and he has been a part of the Bulls squad since the 2013/2014 season. Kees is also the head coach of Seattle Seawolves, which competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). In 2014, Drotsky was again selected in the Wallabies squad for their tour of Europe. Traditionally soccer has been the sport for black people throughout Africa, soccer and athletics. He went on to play for several top-flight teams in his home country, before joining Welwitschias in 2017. He has also represented Namibia on several occasions. This list may not reflect recent changes . Pieter Willem Steenkamp is a 25-year-old fly-half and fullback who currently plays for Welwitschias in the Southern Hemisphere Rugby League. He is 1.90 metres tall and weighs 105 kilograms. De Klerk made his Test debut for the South Africa national rugby union team in 2015 and has since become a regular member of the team. You can also see which of your players are the best at each game mode, and take action to improve their performance. Uanivi is currently a lock for US Montauban in the PRO14. padding: 1rem 0; Kees Lensing is a retired Namibian rugby player who represented his country in 24 international matches. Namibia is a nation with a proud rugby tradition, having competed in five Rugby World Cups since 1999. Jacques Burger began his rugby union career with the Wildeklawer Griquas in 2005. Gerhard Mans was born in 1962 in South West Africa (now Namibia) and died in 2022 at the age of 60. His last international appearance was in the 2014 Rugby World Cup qualification match against Namibia. Considered the first global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu proved to be a crowd-puller. Van Jaarsveld made his debut for the South Africa national team in 2008 and has since gone on to make over 60 appearances. Oct 9, 2015 #NAM vs #ARG. He has made one appearance for the Namibian national team, in a 2017 Africa A-Division match against Ghana. Allister Coetzee is a scrum-half and has represented South Africa on many occasions. Kotz is a fast, powerful runner and is known for his hard tackling. Rademeyer is an up-and-coming star in the sport of athletics and is sure to achieve success in the future. Louis van der Westhuizen is a Namibian rugby union player who currently plays for the Cheetahs in the Pro14 competition. Centres: Johan Deysel (captain), JC Greyling, Danco Burger. Ludick is a powerful midfielder who is known for his tenacious tackling and accurate passing. Juanita du Plessis Pop Artist Juanita du Plessis is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. He is currently a member of the Racing 92 team in the French Top 14 league. He played for Namibia at youth level before moving to South Africa to play for the University of Johannesburg. font-weight: 600; Klim is a highly-rated player and is currently one of the most promising young players in world rugby. Janco Venter made his debut for the Welwitschias in the 2015 Currie Cup season. In his spare time, Tjiuee enjoys playing golf and watching rugby union. The list Namibian people of Dutch descent includes Behati Prinsloo, Rudie van Vuuren, Manfred Starke, Marlice van Vuuren and Renaldo Bothma . John Drotsky is a rugby union player who plays for the Western Force in the Australian Rugby Union competition. Richard Hardwick is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Perth Spirit in the National Rugby League. They managed to lose to Georgia by a single point (17-16), their best result ever and winning their first bonus point at the competition. Retief played a key role in Liverpool's successful Europa League campaign, scoring in the quarter-finals against FC Ufa. Colin Meads: New Zealand 'Player of the Century'. Rossouw is a dedicated family man, and is married to his long-time girlfriend. Eugene Jantjies is a scrum-half currently playing for Welwitschias. He has also been known to be a good organizer of the play. Cliven Loubser is a rugby union player who currently plays for the Namibia national team. Retief is contracted to Griquas until the end of the 2020 season. Alcino Izaacs is married and has two children. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game and contribute to his team's success. Louis van der Westhuizen is a highly-rated player and is expected to be a key part of the Cheetahs' squad in the future. Johnny Redelinghuys was born on 7 February 1984 in Windhoek, Namibia. Janco Venter is a valuable member of the Welwitschias team. (vice-capt) 9.D.Stevens 3 3 Namibia Rugby Union Du Toit has been capped at junior level by Namibia and made his senior international debut in 2016. He started playing rugby union when he was at school and has since played for several clubs including Falcons and Old Wesley. He has also played for the Welsh regional team, the Scarlets, and was head coach of the team from 2006 to 2008. After impressing in trials, Retief was signed by top-flight club, Ajax Cape Town, in 2016. He has also represented his country at the World Cup, the Confederations Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. For example: Rudi van Vuuren is also a World Cup cricketer for Namibia and a doctor. Steenkamp has represented Namibia at under-16, under-18, and under-20 levels and was a part of the side that won the 2015 African U-20 Championship. That year the Welwitschias won all 10 of their Tests, the others being five victories against Zimbabwe and one against Portugal in Lisbon. He is a business analyst and is currently working as a consultant for an insurance company. He joined Harlequins in January 2011 and played for them until the end of the 2013-14 season. Deysel has represented Namibia at youth level, and made his senior debut in 2011. He has played for Welwitschias and Eastern Province Kings in the Super Rugby competition. He is a dangerous player with the ball in hand, and is known for his quick feet and passing skills. Hardwick made his NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2009 and has since played for the Melbourne Rising, the Brisbane Broncos, the Newcastle Knights, and the Perth Spirit. He was a goalkeeper and defender who played for Wennie du Plessis' Gobabis side, University of the Free State and Namibia. He is a member of the IRB's Elite Coach Development Programme, and has also been given the honour of coach of the year by the South African Rugby Union in 2018. In 2017, Davies took up a new role as assistant coach with the Scarlets, where he helped them to reach the Pro14 Final. He is a member of the Namibian Rugby Union Hall of Fame. Van Lill is married and has two children. RJ: How healthy is rugby in Namibia? : : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062011: Namibia: 23: (5), 2007present: Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. Kitshoff has been widely praised for his defensive skills and leadership qualities. The Namibian Rugby A great fan site where people from around the world discuss rugby union and rugby league The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022-Beating Kenya April 20, 2022 1006 227 0 Players The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 Team April 8, 2022 994 205 0 The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 April 8, 2022 1042 229 0 The Team Namibia plot Barths success It was the first time a British rugby club had ever ventured behind the Iron Curtain - the . Jaco Engels is a rugby union commentator for South African television. The team achieved their best result in the 1988 season, where they finished third. Their second match in this tournament was a 4912 loss to Samoa but the third was an 870 loss to South Africa. He is the younger brother of former Springbok and Wallabies player, Bryan van der Westhuizen. SMSes 2022-05-11: SMS OF The Day CITIZEN, Nahas Angula's comment Friday 29 July was spot on. In 2008, he retired from international rugby to take up a coaching role with the Southern Kings. Uanivi has played for France's Brive and Glasgow Hawks in the professional era. Johann Tromp is a talented rugby player who has represented Namibia on international level. Engels made his international debut for South Africa in 2009 and has since played for the Southern Kings and Namibia. Greyling is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Janco Venter has represented Namibia at junior level and made his international debut in 2013. Hardwick is the son of former Brisbane Broncos player, and Australian international, Gorden Hardwick. There are also nine Irish players and five Scots, with 15 countries represented in all. Chad Plato is a highly talented player who is sure to continue to make a name for himself in the rugby world. He is a hard worker and is always looking to make an impact. Wian is primarily a flanker but can also play as an outside centre or number 8 if needed. Greyling is a strong passer and has a good understanding of the game. Jacques Nieuwenhuis is a rugby union player who has played for the Falcons since 1998. With an HPI of 30.25, Percy Montgomery is the most famous Namibian Rugby Player. After retiring from rugby, Kees started working as a civil engineer but now works as an event planner specializing in rugby tournaments and events worldwide. They have competed in the Rugby World Cup five times and have achieved impressive results. He is a flanker and is known for his speed and powerful running. The Waratahs hosted the Brumbies in their first game back at Allianz Stadium. Max Katjijeko is a young rugby union player who has represented his country Namibia at international level. David Philander was included in the Welwitschias squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. <br>Who Sang This Girl's In Love With You In The 70s, Nz Warriors Highlights, He played in all four matches, scoring a try in the 10-87 loss against the hosts France. Johan Deysel is a talented rugby player who has played for a number of teams in his career. He is a versatile player who is capable of playing at both fly-half and centre. Namibia Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Namibia. Kisting is a hard-working player, who is known for his stamina and work-rate. Kisting is a good passer, and is also an accurate kicker. Jacques Burger is a highly-rated player who is expected to be a mainstay of the Namibian squad for years to come. Andre Stoop (born 8 October 1960) was a Namibian rugby union and rugby league player. Max Katjijeko first played rugby at the age of six and progressed through the youth system of his home country. Bothma has since played for the Sharks, Toyota Verblitz and Blue Bulls XV, but has notched up the most appearances for the Pumas. Adriaan Ludick is a popular player on the team and is well-loved by his fellow players. 1 Jonah Lomu (New Zealand Rugby Union Player) 47 9 Birthdate: May 12, 1975 Sun Sign: Taurus Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand Died: November 18, 2015 Jonah Lomu was a New Zealand rugby player whose dominance on the field had a huge impact on the game. 1 Hakkies Husselman Nov 03, 1972 Namibian rugby union footballer and coach 2 Deon Mouton Nov 20, 1974 Rehoboth Namibian rugby union player 3 David Philander Nov 21, 1990 Windhoek rugby union player 4 Alcino Izaacs Nov 16, 1993 Windhoek Namibian rugby player 5 Tertius Losper Nov 22, 1985 Gobabis Namibian rugby union player 6 Roderique Victor David Philander was named in the South Africa squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but did not feature in any of the team's matches. He has also featured for South Africa at under-19, under-20 and senior level. Twelve matches have followed (including a France v Italy men's Six Nations match in 2018) with an overall record of 11 wins and two defeats making it a fortress for Les Bleus. Although it can be aesthetically pleasing, golfers tan can also be very harmful if not treated properly. Renaldo Bothma began his professional rugby career with the Pumas in 2012. He is a keen outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and mountain biking. Prince Gaoseb was born on July 7th, 1998 in Omaruru, Namibia. Coetzee is a South African international and has been capped 10 times. Van Vuuren retired from international cricket in 2004, having taken 49 wickets in 13 matches. He retired from rugby union in 2017 to focus on his professional career. Ludick is a senior player at the Boland Cavaliers and has enjoyed a lengthy career in the sport. In 2017, Bothma joined Harlequins on a five-year contract. Quade Cooper, Lalakai Foketi, Noah Lolesio, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Duncan Paia'aua, Lukhan Salakai-Loto, and Jordan Uelese moved to . As well as having competed at the World Cup, Namibia annually competes in the Africa Cup. Rademeyer is a talented player with a bright future in rugby. Uanivi is known for his hard work and strong defence, which has seen him earn praise from his peers and coaches. Aranos Coetzee is a prop for the Free State Cheetahs in the Super Rugby competition. Uanivi is married and has two children. He is a valuable member of the Welwitschias team and we are looking forward to seeing more of his performances. First lady, Jill Biden visits Namibia and Kenya as part of her five-day goodwill visit to Africa. Tlcharger cette image : FILE- South Africa's Bryan Habana dives across the line to score a try during the Rugby World Cup game against Namibia in Auckland, New Zealand, in this file photo dated Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Here are five famous Namibians, dead and alive, that you should know: Percy Montgomery Born in Walvis Bay in 1974, Percy Montgomery went on to play 102 games for the Springboks (South Africa's national side) before he retired in 2008. Rossouw has been a part of the Golden Lions since their inception in 2017, and has quickly become one of the stars of the team. He was born in 1979 in Uamazuwaka, Tanzania and played rugby union for local clubs before joining the Leicester Tigers in 2003. Prince Gaoseb is a flanker and played for Windhoek High School in Namibia. He played his first senior match in 2012, and has since made over 150 appearances for the Sharks. Renaldo Bothma was born on 18 September 1989 in Alberton, South Africa. Theron is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills. Kitshoff is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. Kazombiaze made his international debut for Tanzania in 2001 and played at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. Gerhard Mans is a veteran of the international stage and is still playing at a high level. In 2018, he helped Southern Kings win the Currie Cup title. In 1954, Swansea RFC ventured into unchartered territory to play against Romania's top two rugby teams. but failed to feature in any of the team's matches. Lesley Klim was born in Keetmanshoop, Namibia in 1995. Rademeyer is a talented player who has a bright future in rugby. Wanderers is Windhoek's biggest sports club and host to some of the greatest events. The Namibia national rugby union team represents Namibia in men's international rugby union competitions nicknamed the Welwitschias, are a tier-two nation in the World Rugby tier system, and have participated in the six Rugby World Cup competitions since their first appearance in 1999. In April 2017, Engels announced his retirement from rugby union. Des Sethie is a versatile player, able to play in several positions on the pitch. He has also spent time working as a technical advisor with Namibia, helping them to reach the World Cup. In 2016, Van der Westhuizen signed for the Free State Cheetahs following the expiration of his contract with the Leopards. Tinus du Plessis has represented South Africa at Under-19, Under-21, and Senior level. He has scored nine tries in his career, and has also contributed 10 assists. Seven are New Zealand born, Australian raised players. On 3 September 2019 it was announced that Cliven had signed for English Premiership side Bristol Bears on a three-year deal from 2020/21 season onwards after impressing during trials with them earlier that month Cliven Loubser is a fly-half who currently plays for UP Tuks. Jantjies is a versatile player who can play at either scrum-half or fly-half, and is known for his kicking skills. Casper Viviers was part of the Welwitschias side that reached the semi-finals of the Pro14 competition in 2018. Deysel is a valuable member of the Sharks squad and is always looking to improve his rugby skills. Tjiuee Uanivi is a powerful scrumhalf who has been playing in the French Top 14 for the last few seasons. Rudie van Vuuren is a left-handed wicket-keeper-batsman who represents South Africa in international cricket. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages on wikipedia. He has also played for the South African national team, and was a part of the 2011 World Cup squad. David Philander started his rugby career with Griquas in 2005, before moving to Leopards in 2006. He attended Tsumeb Gymnasium and played rugby union for the Leopards. He is currently the highest scoring full-back in the history of international rugby. However, if the compliment is given in a way that makes you feel like youre not good enough, then it can be quite condescending. LATEST mens Perennial World Cup underdogs Namibia qualify for France 2023 International Rugby 10-day trial by fire set to decide final Rugby World Cup qualifier out of Africa He made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. He was named in the Namibian squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Namibia has been playing international rugby since the early 1900s. Redelinghuys is currently the joint-second highest points scorer in Super Rugby history, with 261 points. A Melrick Africa B Skipper Badenhorst Morn Blom Heini Bock Adriaan Booysen Lu-Wayne Botes Chrysander Botha Renaldo Bothma Eneill Buitendag Jacques Burger C Aranos Coetzee Wian Conradie D In 2015, he joined the University of the West Coast (UWC) side where he played for 8 games and scored 15 points over that season. He has also coached Eastern Province and Emerging Springboks. Rademeyer is a valuable member of the Western Province squad and is an important part of the team. Johnny Redelinghuys is a rugby union superstar, and is well-known for his powerful play and captaining skills. His career looks promising and he will be looking to continue his good form in the Premier League this season. Johan Deysel is a Namibian rugby union player who currently plays for Colomiers in the Top 14. He is a dedicated rugby player and is always looking to give his all on the pitch. That was averted late on Wednesday after compromises were found with Welsh rugby powerbrokers over issues like Wales' 60-cap selection policy for players plying their trade outside the country . (born 2 October 1967) is a former track and field athlete from Namibia. He made his test debut for the Springboks in 2009 and has since played 18 tests. [3], Below is table of the representative rugby matches played by a Namibia national XV at test level up until 1 July 2022.[5]. This page contains a list of the greatest Namibian Rugby Players. In 2002, Jacques Nieuwenhuis was named the South African Rugby Union Player of the Year. Hardwick was born in Brisbane and attended Brisbane Grammar School. Some of the best players in Namibias history include Andries van Schalkwyk, Johan Goosen, Schalk Ferreira and Ruan Pienaar. Cliven was born in South Africa but moved to Namibia as a child and started playing rugby there before moving up to the provincial level. Pantheon has 1 people classified as rugby players born between 1974 and 1974. Alcino Izaacs is currently contracted to French club Racing 92. Rossouw is likely to be a key player for the Golden Lions in the years to come, and is sure to have a big impact on the team's success. Kitshoff is a consistent performer for Welwitschias and is currently one of the team's key players. document.querySelectorAll('#aawpclone .buy-btn').forEach((e)=>{ Prince Gaoseb is currently playing for French side Racing 92 in the Top 14. 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