Van Vuuren is currently the bowling coach for the Namibian national cricket team. Ludick is a powerful midfielder who is known for his tenacious tackling and accurate passing. He has also represented South Africa in both the World Rugby Sevens Series and the World Cup. Drotsky is married with two children. Divan Rossouw is a rising star in the world of rugby, and is sure to be a major player in the future. The following 116 pages are in this category, out of 116 total. Ludick is contracted to Merthyr until the end of the 202021 season. Older news He has scored over 1,000 points in his rugby career. Deysel is contracted to Colomiers until 2020. In 1990, he was called up to the Namibia national team and went on to make 27 appearances. Some of the best players in Namibias history include Andries van Schalkwyk, Johan Goosen, Schalk Ferreira and Ruan Pienaar. So much so that he was named New Zealand's Player of the Century in 1999. [1] Ultimately, however, the team were allowed to take part. Chrysander Botha is a popular player with his teammates and is well-liked by the fans. Jacques Nieuwenhuis is a rugby union player who has played for the Falcons since 1998. Rademeyer has shown talent in athletics and has represented his country at junior level. Van Vuuren retired from international cricket in 2004, having taken 49 wickets in 13 matches. Allister Coetzee was born in 1963 in Makhanda, South Africa. He is a great leader on and off the court and is always willing to give his all for the Cavaliers. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He has made 101 appearances for the Force, including 50 in the Super Rugby competition. Prince Gaoseb has a sister, Natalie Gaoseb, who is also a rugby union player. Janco Venter is a hard worker and is a good defender. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Namibia 33 players BENADE Jason 27 years BEUKES Chemigan years BOOYSEN Adriaan 26 years BRESLER Anton 35 years COETZEE Aranos 34 years CONRADIE Wian 28 years DEYSEL He made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. He has also represented his country at the World Cup, the Confederations Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Des Sethie has been a regular in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup, and has also played for the Springboks. Uanivi made his debut for Namibia in 2012, at the age of just 18. Kitshoff has been widely praised for his defensive skills and leadership qualities. With an HPI of 30.25, Percy Montgomery is the most famous Namibian Rugby Player. Colin Meads is widely regarded as the most iconic rugby player of his time. De la Harpe is a hard-working centre who is always looking to put in a shift for his team. De la Harpe was born in Windhoek, South West Africa, and attended Windhoek High School. border: 1px solid; Davies is currently working as a consultant with Worcester Warriors, helping them to improve their performance in the Guinness Premiership. Matches to be hosted: France vs Uruguay (Pool A, 14 September) England vs Chile (Pool D, 23 September) Scotland vs Romania (Pool B, 30 September) England vs Samoa (Pool D, 7 October) Tonga vs Romania (Pool B, 8 October) Fun Fact: Host to two of England's pool games at RWC2023, the World Cup stadium in the south of Lille will also be the venue . Last updated: 12 November 2022. Coetzer, at 38, is the oldest head in the squad. The 22-year-old Namibian rugby player Gerhard Opperman has been banned for three years until the end of 2024 for an anti-doping rule violation."I made a mistake while I was strug . He led his England national team to victory in the World Cup in 2003 and is also the only man to captain the British and Irish Lions on two separate tours. It was the first time a British rugby club had ever ventured behind the Iron Curtain - the . Casper Viviers has a BMI of 23 and is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall. [2] The team lost to New Zealand, South Africa and Italy, while the match versus Canada was cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis. Running in the 100 metres and 200 metres, he won four silver medals at the Olympic Games (two in . Nine Rugby enthusiasts gathered in Windhoek to co-ordinate the organisation of rugby in South West Africa. Caps are the official headwear of rugby union. He has been a regular for the Broncos since 2007 and has made over 100 appearances for the club. Aranos Coetzee is a rugby union player who plays for the Free State Cheetahs in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Championship. Janco Venter was born in Windhoek, Namibia, on September 19th, 1994. In 2013, Janco Venter joined the Western Province side and has since been a key player. In 2009, he married fellow professional Rugby player Sonja van der Walt; they have one child together named Hendrikus ("Koos"). He is a business analyst and is currently working as a consultant for an insurance company. Uanivi is an experienced player and has a lot of skill on the pitch. Janco Venter has represented Namibia at junior level and made his international debut in 2013. He quickly became a regular in the starting XI and was awarded the Ajax Cape Town Player of the Year award in 2017. David Philander started his rugby career with Griquas in 2005, before moving to Leopards in 2006. Pantheon has 1 people classified as rugby players born between 1974 and 1974. A hard-working player with plenty of speed and power on the attack, Jan will be looking to continue playing international rugby and qualify for next year's World Cup in Japan one step closer to representing his home country at an elite level. Max Katjijeko is a young rugby union player who has represented his country Namibia at international level. He has played 12 games for the side, scoring 5 goals. Klim is a powerful and skilful centre/wing player, who is known for her hard work and determination on the pitch. Nelius Theron is a professional water polo player who has represented his country Namibia on numerous occasions. He is a dangerous player with the ball in hand, and is known for his quick feet and passing skills. He was an incredible carrier of the ball, incredible in the rucks and was an influential leader. display: inline-block; A. J. de Klerk was born on 9 December 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kotz is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to make an impact on the pitch. Kisting is a hard-working player, who is known for his stamina and work-rate. With age on his side, Cliven hopes to represent Namibia at the international level for many years to come and continue developing as one of Africa's most promising talents Rugby Union wise. 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. Van Jaarsveld has played for Bayonne in the French Top 14. In 2019 he joined the senior side Welwitschias and made his debut against Blue Bulls in Pretoria a few weeks later. 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. He attended Windhoek Gymnasium Private School and played for the school's rugby side. SMSes 2022-05-11: SMS OF The Day CITIZEN, Nahas Angula's comment Friday 29 July was spot on. Hardwick is a Christian and is married to his wife, Shauna. David Philander is a winger who is known for his speed and attacking play. Ludick is an experienced point guard and is a valuable member of the Boland Cavaliers side. Van Vuuren has also been touted as a future captain of South Africa. There are also nine Irish players and five Scots, with 15 countries represented in all. He is a true legend of the sport. Janry du Toit is a fast and powerful player who is always looking to break through the opposition defences. Theron is a future star of water polo and is sure to be a mainstay in the Welwitschias team for years to come. Rugby union has been played in Namibia since 1916 when it was introduced by soldiers from South Africa who had invaded the German-run colony. display:none; Renaldo Bothma began his professional rugby career with the Pumas in 2012. Prince Gaoseb is a keen footballer and has represented Namibia at under-17 and under-20 level. He is married and has two children. Des Sethie is a powerful prop, and is known for his aggression on the field. He has coached Rugby United New York (RUNA) in the USA since 2018 and helped the team to win back-to-back National Championship titles in 2020 and 2021. Klim is a highly-rated player and is currently one of the most promising young players in world rugby. Chad Plato is a 24-year-old fullback who was born in Swakopmund, Namibia. He has also spent time working as a technical advisor with Namibia, helping them to reach the World Cup. In 2002, Jacques Nieuwenhuis was named the South African Rugby Union Player of the Year. They qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup for the sixth time by winning the Rugby Africa Gold Cup and joined pool B along with South Africa, New Zealand, Italy and Canada. They are governed by the Namibia Rugby Union. Renaldo is a flanker, and is currently playing for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup. Jacques Burger is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his skills. If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log out and back in. He is currently signed to the Japanese side Toyota Verblitz. Alcino Izaacs is a 29-year-old winger and fullback who was born in Windhoek, Namibia. Rohan Kitshoff is a flanker who currently plays for Welwitschias in the German Bundesliga. He made his debut for the team in 2016 and has since played in a number of international tournaments. Adriaan Booysen is a retired Namibian rugby union player. Tinus du Plessis has also played for the Sharks, and he has been a part of the Sharks squad since the 2016/2017 season. He started playing rugby union when he was at school and has since played for several clubs including Falcons and Old Wesley. Johann Tromp is a talented player and is expected to continue to play at a high level. 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 Ruan is a popular figure in the Welwitschias squad and is highly respected by his team-mates. Janco Venter is a professional rugby player who plays for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup. The most famous living rugby players include Percy Montgomery. The team's participation was put in doubt when the Namibian government's Sports Commission barred the team from participating in a South African competition it had been using as preparation, and threatened to stop the team from taking part in the World Cup. Namibia Botha; Tromp (Philander, 65), D Van Wyk, Deysel, R Van Wyk; Kotze, Buitendag (Stevens, 71); Viviers (Redelinghuys, h-t), Van Jaarsveld, Coetzee, Venter (Vill, 40), Uanivi, Burger (capt),. Hardwick is the son of former Brisbane Broncos player, and Australian international, Gorden Hardwick. In the 2015/2016 season, Tinus du Plessis played for the London Scottish. He started playing rugby union at the age of 10 and quickly became a standout player on the provincial and national scene. Your email address will not be published. Coach), Wales U20, Worcester Warriors (Forwards Coach), Cardiff Blues, Namibia (Technical Advisor), RGC 1404, Namibia (Head Coach), Worcester Warriors (Consultant), Llanelli RFC, Nuneaton R.F.C. Tinus du Plessis is an important part of the Welwitschias squad and is predicted to have a long rugby union career. In 2018, he helped Southern Kings win the Currie Cup title. His last international appearance was in the 2014 Rugby World Cup qualification match against Namibia. Steenkamp is a natural fly-half and has the ability to take his team on the attack with his accurate passing and kicking. Lesley Klim was born in Keetmanshoop, Namibia in 1995. He was born in South Africa, but moved to the UK as a child and played for Doncaster Knights before joining Dallas Jackals in 2016. Theuns Kotz is a central midfielder who is well-known and respected within the football community. Klim has been a regular in the Namibian side since her debut and is currently competing in the IRB Women's World Cup. Kisting has been a regular member of the Romania national side, and has made 15 appearances for the team. He is a strong scrummager and can put in a lot of hard work in defence. In 2010, he made his debut for the Golden Lions senior team. padding: 1rem 0; In 2015, Rossouw made the move to South Africa to join the Blue Bulls, where he has since established himself as a key part of the team. He was a goalkeeper and defender who played for Wennie du Plessis' Gobabis side, University of the Free State and Namibia. He was born in 1979 in Uamazuwaka, Tanzania and played rugby union for local clubs before joining the Leicester Tigers in 2003. Jantjies is a versatile player who can play at either scrum-half or fly-half, and is known for his kicking skills. Jacques Burger first came to prominence when he represented the Bulls in Super Rugby in 2008 and 2009. Rademeyer made his Super Rugby debut for Western Province in 2018. He was born in Rehoboth, Namibia and attended Windhoek Gymnasium. Jacques Burger is a powerful player with a good kicking game. He is currently in the process of qualifying for the Springboks. As well as having competed at the World Cup, Namibia annually competes in the Africa Cup. He is contracted to Welwitschias until 2019. EPIC. This followed criticisms from non-white rugby clubs that the Namibian Rugby Union displayed racist attitudes. He was a part of the Western Province side that won the 2007 Currie Cup Premier Division. Kisting is a good passer, and is also an accurate kicker. He has represented Namibia at international level and is a key member of the side. Du Toit has been capped at junior level by Namibia and made his senior international debut in 2016. He is a leader on the pitch and is known for his composure and excellent defensive work. Plato is expected to feature prominently for Racing 92 in the upcoming season, and could be a key player for the team as they attempt to win their fourth title in 5 years. Tinus du Plessis is a popular member of the Welwitschias squad and is highly respected by his teammates. Ludick is a highly rated player and is seen as a long-term prospect for the national team. Davies is currently the head coach of the Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premiership. The list consists of 19 members and 1 sublist. He is a versatile player who is comfortable playing at both centre and right-back. He has previously played for the Wigan Warriors, London Crusaders and Keighley Cougars. Theuns Kotz is a member of the South African Rugby Union's national team and is eligible for selection for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. 50. David Philander was included in the Welwitschias squad for the 2013 Rugby World Cup, but again failed to feature in any of the team's matches. Jacques Burger has since moved on to play for the Cheetahs in the South African Premier Division. The age of players spans from 21 to 37, while the most common positions are back three (19%) and back row (18%). We recommend that you head over there to see their detailed analysis of the squads along with a year-on-year comparison with the last couple of years. 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. In 2018/19 season with RC Toulonnais, Loubser made 11 appearances scoring 2 tries including being named French Player of The Season runner up behind Racing 92s Timoci Nagusa. Before Namibia gained its independence in 1990, the team, as South West Africa, played in South Africa's domestic club competition, the Currie Cup. Jacques Burger is a flanker, and is known for his powerful running and kicking skills. He is a qualified coach, and has worked with the Southern Kings development team. He is currently a player for South Africa and is their captain. In 1996 Namibia played two matches; losing 1315 to Zimbabwe, and then defeating them by one point in a subsequent meeting. He is an excellent defender and is usually a mainstay in the Leopards XV side. The main concern is that the cleats may cause injuries to players feet, ankles, and shins. Kees Lensing is a retired Namibian rugby player who represented his country in 24 international matches. 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. Klim is a passionate rugby player and is always looking to contribute to her team. 7 = Morgan Parra (France/Clermont) - 580,000 (662,692) All member countries have a rating, typically between 0 and 100. Last updated: Spain vs Namibia, 12 November 2022. Booysen is now focusing on his new career as a sports commentator and analyst for TV networks across Africa. Allister Coetzee is a rugby union coach and former player who has been in charge of the South Africa national team since 2016. THE Welwitschias will face a baptism of fire when they launch their 2023 rugby season against the South African Currie Cup champions, the Pumas this week. Engels made his international debut for South Africa in 2009 and has since played for the Southern Kings and Namibia. He is the younger brother of former Springbok and Wallabies player, Bryan van der Westhuizen. In order to facilitate those changes, the Stade de France has been made unavailable for any sporting, cultural or other event from December 2023. Tjiuee Uanivi was born in Otjiwarongo, Namibia in 1990. Coetzee was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1973. He has represented Namibia internationally and has had a number of impressive performances. Damien is also a hardworking back-rower and will ensure that his forwards are well supported when they need it most which could prove crucial during matches against tougher opposition later in the season. She became known for her big hit "Ska-Rumba". George W. Bush The former United States President George W Bush was a rugby fan who played the game a little when he was young. Davies is a highly respected coach, and is considered to be one of the best in the world. Bothma is a key member of the Pumas squad and is looking to help the team achieve success this season. Prince Gaoseb has represented Namibia at under-20 and under-23 level, and played for the Namibia national team in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. He is a promising fullback and is expected to have a long career in the game. He is a versatile player who is capable of playing at both fly-half and centre. The Waratahs hosted the Brumbies in their first game back at Allianz Stadium. In 2014, Drotsky was again selected in the Wallabies squad for their tour of Europe. Steenkamp was born in Mariental, Namibia, in 1997 and played rugby union for Privaatskool Elnatan before joining Welwitschias in 2016. Rudie van Vuuren is a left-handed wicket-keeper-batsman who represents South Africa in international cricket. Wian is primarily a flanker but can also play as an outside centre or number 8 if needed. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Club: Blues David Philander was a member of the Welwitschias squad that competed in the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division. Deysel is a valuable member of the Sharks squad and has played a key role in their recent success. Foreign-born players in the 2023 Six Nations breakdown by country. Retief was signed by Premier League side, Liverpool, in January 2018. The World Rugby Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, Beauden Barrett is a proven player at the highest level, to say the least. Hardwick was born in Brisbane and attended Brisbane Grammar School. He is currently a member of the Racing 92 team in the French Top 14 league. Kitshoff is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He was the first Springbok player to win 100 caps and remains their all-time leading points scorer with 893 points. Richard Hardwick is a regular member of the Namibian national rugby union team and is seen as a key player for the future. Tinus du Plessis is a hard worker and is often praised for his rugby skills. Tinus du Plessis was born on 20 May 1984 in Windhoek, South West Africa. Their record in the World Cups has been poor as they have not yet managed a win. Uanivi is currently a lock for US Montauban in the PRO14. Janco Venter is a hard-working player who is always willing to give his all for the Western Province side. There are two varieties: (a) players who arrived young to be developed by Australian rugby; (b) players who were not developed primarily by Australian rugby. Janco Venter is currently the captain of the Western Province side. 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. In 2003, he was named Namibia's sportsman of the year. At No. The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Namibian Rugby Players of all time. Van Jaarsveld made his debut for the South Africa national team in 2008 and has since gone on to make over 60 appearances. Kitshoff is a consistent performer for Welwitschias and is currently one of the team's key players. 49. He is a prop and has played for Welwitschias in the Pro14 competition. Romanian players tackling the Namibian winger Conrad Marais during a Nations Cup match in June. He represented Aurillac in the French Top 14 from 2007 to 2008, and then Blue Bulls in the Pro14 from 2008 to 2010. Namibian rugby union news from Planet Rugby, Namibia World Cup 2007 Preview (in Portuguese), Namibia World Cup 2007 Preview & follow-up (in French), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Namibia_national_rugby_union_team&oldid=1139166435, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 18:50. He is a reliable defender who is also known for his strong tackling abilities. Position(s): Flanker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200810: Bulls: 2: (0), , Correctas of 15 July 2013, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200415: Namibia: 41: (40), , Correctas of 7 October 2015, 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20042007: Western Suburbs: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: Farul Constana: : (), 20102011: Welwitschias: 13: (21), 2012: Leopards: 6: (0), 20132014: Farul Constana: 22: (39), 2014: Bucureti Wolves: 2: (0), 2015: Dinamo Bucureti: 9: (50), 2016present: Welwitschias: 19: (61), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 68: (77), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fullback, Youth career, 20102011: Pumas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Welwitschias: 14: (41), 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), 2017: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 20172020: Welwitschias: 12: (50), 2020-present: Strela: 1: (10), , Correctas of 20 June 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012present: Namibia: 40: (95), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), Position(s): Centre, Youth career, 20102012: Falcons, 2011: Old Wesley, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Old Wesley: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: Falcons: 13: (10), 20152016: Welwitschias: 6: (0), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (25), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 32: (101), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Youth career, 20102012: Namibia, 2013: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Maties: 13: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: Western Province: 4: (5), 20182020: Jersey Reds: 35: (15), 2020: Saracens: 1: (5), , Correctas of 7 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Namibia: 25: (31), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8, Current team: Aviron Bayonnais, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20052006: Stellenbosch University: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 55: (40), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), Position(s): Centre, Current team: Colomiers, Youth career, 20112012: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132016: NWU Pukke: 18: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Leopards XV: 6: (5), 20142016: Leopards: 22: (146), 20172018: Sharks: 4: (5), 20172018: Sharks XV: 8: (7), 2018: Sharks (Currie Cup): 3: (5), 2018: Colomiers: 30: (5), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 24: (45), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fly-half, Current team: Dinamo Bucureti, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 11: (7), 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), 2022: Dinamo Bucureti: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Namibia: 8: (14), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), Position(s): Flanker / Number 8, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Cornish Pirates: : (), 20082010: Rotherham Titans: : (), 2011: Welwitschias: 8: (15), 20112013: Wasps: 10: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: London Scottish: 7: (10), 2016: Welwitschias: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062016: Namibia: 53: (45), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, Position(s): Utility back, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: NWU Pukke: 16: (96), 20112012: UJ [note 1]: 15: (107), 2013: Durbanville-Bellville: 3: (29), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 3: (0), 2011: Welwitschias: 2: (12), 2012: SWD Eagles: 7: (37), 20132014: Aix: 19: (187), 20142015: Bourg-en-Bresse: 13: (141), 2016: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (90), 2017: Welwitschias: 10: (98), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20112017: Namibia: 40: (430), , Correctas of 23 February 2021, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152019: Welwitschias: 32: (15), 2020: Olimpia Lions: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2008: Namibia, 20142016: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: NWU Pukke: 9: (14), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Leopards: 28: (10), 2019: Welwitschias: 2: (5), 2020: Bulls: 0: (0), 2020: Cheetahs: 1: (0), 2020: Free State Cheetahs: 22: (85), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 21: (45), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Position(s): Lock / Flank, Current team: Griquas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20182021: Leopards: 19: (5), 2022: Griquas: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Namibia U20: 8: (0), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Position(s): Hooker / Flanker, Current team: Bayonne, Youth career, 2005: Blue Bulls, 20062008: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008: UP Tuks: 8: (5), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082013: Pumas: 73: (40), 20132014: Free State XV: 8: (0), 20142017: Free State Cheetahs: 21: (5), 20142018: Cheetahs: 69: (80), 2018: Bayonne: 46: (35), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: South African Barbarians (North): 1: (0), 2014: Namibia: 28: (15), , Correctas of 26 August 2018, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20012003: Boland Cavaliers, 2006: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Durbanville-Bellville: 6: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062007: Western Province: 0: (0), 20072010: Griquas: 59: (60), 20112012: Western Province: 15: (35), 20122013: Bordeaux: 8: (0), 20132014: Stormers: 2: (0), 20132014: Western Province: 18: (30), 2016present: Welwitschias: 24: (20), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 44: (110), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre / Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152017: Welwitschias: 23: (85), 20172018: Doncaster Knights: 9: (20), 20182020: Ospreys: 2: (0), 2020present: Jersey Reds: : (), , Correctas of 20 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 11: (40), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Falcons: 3: (5), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (5), 2013: Farul Constana: 4: (0), 2015present: Welwitschias: 29: (30), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 49: (50), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Golden Lions: 7: (10), 2011: Golden Lions XV: 6: (5), 2011: Leopards: 1: (0), 20122014: Pumas: 54: (110), 20152016: Sharks: 15: (5), 2015: Toyota Verblitz: 9: (5), 20162017: Blue Bulls XV: 4: (10), 20162017: Bulls: 7: (10), 2016: Pumas: 7: (10), 20172020: Harlequins: 27: (5), , Correctas of 11 April 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: South Africa President's XV: 2: (5), 2014present: Namibia: 16: (40), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20052006: Namibia, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20122013: UJ: 16: (55), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (136), 2010: Falcons: 11: (24), 20132014: Golden Lions XV: 9: (37), 20132014: Lions: 11: (0), 2013: Golden Lions: 6: (0), 20142016: Exeter Chiefs: 6: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 5: (5), 2017: Southern Kings: 2: (0), 2017: Eastern Province Kings: 3: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 4: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008present: Namibia: 55: (215), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Wanderers: : (), 2016: Merthyr: 0: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Welwitschias: 27: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 16: (0), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019present: Boland Cavaliers: 12: (10), , Correctas of 25 August 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 5: (0), , Correctas of 21 July 2019, Competition: ODI: LA, Matches: 5: 21, Runs scored: 26: 60, Batting average: 8.66: 8.57, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 14: 14*, Balls bowled: 300: 1,038, Wickets: 8: 28, Bowling average: 37.25: 30.14, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/43: 5/43, Catches/stumpings: 0/: 4/, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Namibia Under-18, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Cahors: 13: (0), 20112013: Saint-Junien: 29: (5), 20132015: Saint Nazaire: 27: (5), 2015: Welwitschias: 2: (0), 20152017: Bobigny: 21: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 2: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 35: (5), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 7: (58), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 6: (14), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Centre, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20012007: Namibia: 26: (50), , Correctas of 5 May 2021, Position(s): centre, Current team: Pearol, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 12: (10), 2020: Pearol: : (), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, Position(s): Flank, Youth career, 20172018: Blue Bulls, , Correctas of 12 November 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Namibia Under-18: : , 2018present: Namibia: 2: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Utility back, Current team: Golden Lions, Youth career, 20092014: Namibia, 20152017: Blue Bulls, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Blue Bulls XV: 20: (27), 20162020: Blue Bulls: 16: (5), 20182020: Bulls: 36: (20), 20202022: Lions: 4: (0), 2020: Golden Lions: 3: (10), , Correctas of 16 September 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Namibia Under-20: 4: (15), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, Position(s): Winger, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Spotswood United: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Welwitschias: 3: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (35), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082017: Namibia: 30: (50), , Correctas of 18 November 2017, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Rebels, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: UWA: 92: (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142017: Perth Spirit: 27: (30), 20162017: Force: 19: (10), 2018: Rebels: 58: (15), 20182019: Melbourne Rising: 11: (15), , Correctas of 30 May 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Australia 'A' Schools: : , 2017: Australia: 2: (0), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 27 November 2022, Position(s): Wing, Fullback, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19821984: Orange Free State: 24: (), 19851989: South West Africa: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19901994: Namibia: 27: (114), Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004: Free State Cheetahs Academy: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062015: Namibia: 50: (25), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), Position(s): Prop, Youth career, 19992002: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032004: Leopards: 40: (30), 2005: Boland Cavaliers: 22: (20), 20062010: Bulls: 40: (10), 20062010: Blue Bulls: 67: (30), 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), 2013: Southern Kings: 4: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 6: (0), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 2011: South African Kings: 3: (5), 20132015: Namibia: 15: (5), , Correctas of 11 October 2015, 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: US Montauban, Youth career, 2012: Brive, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20092012: United Rugby Club: : (), 2017: Glasgow Hawks: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Brive: 10: (5), 2016: Sharks XV: 5: (0), 20162017: Glasgow Warriors: 5: (0), 20172019: London Scottish: 31: (15), 20192021: RC Massy: 17: (10), 2021present: US Montauban: 34: (0), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 31: (11), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, Position(s): Scrum-half, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Namibia: 2: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2006: Western Province, 20082009: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: NWU Pukke: 8: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 11: (0), 20102012: Racing Mtro: 12: (0), 20122015: Brive: 62: (0), 2016present: Cheetahs: 74: (0), 2016: Free State XV: 4: (5), 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), 2022: Bath: 5: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006: South Africa Under-18: : , 2015present: Namibia: 22: (5), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Western Province, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Winger / Fullback, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Youth career, 20092010: Namibia, 20122014: Sharks, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Sharks XV: 14: (5), 2016: Blue Bulls XV: 11: (15), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (10), 2017: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (15), , Correctas of 28 May 2018, Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: South Africa, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851991: SARU: : (), 19921996: Eastern Province: : (), Teams coached, Years: Team, 19961997: Eastern Province, (assistant), 1998: Emerging Springboks, 1999: Vodacom All-Stars, 2000: Sharks, (assistant), 2000: South Africa U23, 2000: South Africa, (assistant), 2000: South Africa 'A', 20012003: Mighty Elephants, 20042007: South Africa, (assistant), 20052006: Cats, (backline coach), 20082009: Stormers, (backline coach), 20082015: Western Province, 20102015: Stormers, 20152016: Kobelco Steelers, 20162018: South Africa, 20182020: Canon Eagles, 2021: Rugby Rovigo, 2021: Namibia, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 20182021: Leopards: 14: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 7: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, Position(s): Prop, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Welwitschias: 27: (10), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Namibia: 28: ((10)), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 198295: Llanelli RFC: 350: (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851995: Wales: 46: (21), Teams coached, Years: Team, 199606, 2020, 200608, 200809, 200810, 201012, 20122014, 201415, 201416, 20152019, 2017, 201718, 2018: Leeds Tykes, Scarlets, Cardiff (Asst. 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