The team of 28 players was yesterday sent off to the tournament by the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) in Windhoek. A new crop of youthful rugby players is set to compete in this weekend’s U/20 Barthes Trophy Cup tournament, slated for Harare, Zimbabwe. We encourage everybody in and around Windhoek to come and experience much more than rugby at the national stadium on Sunday,” said Oosthuizen. The match will be an opportunity for junior players Marco de Witt, Tielman Nieuwoudt, Neels Volschenk, Abulele Ndabambi, Eric Basson and Tiaan Fourie, among others, to gain some experience from their more established seniors. Both teams have been hard at work in training ahead of Saturday and are expecting tough matches.

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Van der Flier, who has Dutch grandparents, scored five tries in 11 Test appearances throughout the 12 months, whichincluded starting all three games in the victorious July tour over the All Blacks. The 29-year-old won the award ahead of Leinster and Ireland team-mate Johnny Sexton, victorious in 2018, South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am and last year’s winner, France scrum-half Antoine Dupont. The HSBC SVNS 2024 is set to supercharge the sport’s global appeal and https://pstbet.net/ is taking place across eight iconic destinations. The new look HSBC SVNS 2024 features seven regular season events – in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Singapore – before the Grand Final in Madrid. Fans are encouraged not to miss the two-day extravaganza with incredible food, fitness, non-stop music including live music acts from DJ Zinhle, Jack Parow, Sun El-Musician and more, alongside the world class rugby sevens action.

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They faced the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a friendly match, which resulted in a 93-8 loss, and a Test match against Portugal last weekend, which ended in a defeat. The top eight placed teams based on cumulative series points after seven events will compete in the new ‘winner takes all’ Grand Final, where the women’s and men’s champions will be crowned. Americans were simply outplayed while being prohibited from getting their own game plan off the ground, or they were just not really up for the game on the night can be debated ‘ad infinitum’, but there was really only one team on the field on the night.

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Missed tackle stats will be hugely important against them, and unless there is a significant improvement in tackling and defence in general, there will be an unpleasant scoreline for Namibian fans to have to face. Mwiya further highlighted that Namibia remains one of the countries with clean records with regards to doping in sports. According to the New Zimbabwe publication, Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president Aaron Jani said his team is ready to host the competition. NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said coupled with his excitement about the team’s participation in the tournament, he highlighted and applauded inclusivity. The 27-year-old won the award ahead of New Zealand teammate and 2017 winnerPortia Woodman, England flanker Alex Matthews, Canadian back row Sophie de Goede and France scrum-half Laure Sansus. At domestic level, he crossed six times as Leinster reached the final of the European Champions Cup before losing to French club La Rochelle.

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The league concluded with the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), the Navy, and the Namibian Defence Force’s Mighty Gunners emerging as the top teams. MTC’s Chief Officer for Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Tim Ekandjo, hailed the 2024 season as an excellent one and addressed the challenges faced by sports codes, particularly in terms of transport and administration. These are the serious, and sometimes unpleasant questions that Allister Coetzee and his coaching staff will have to address.

• Currently, the league does not have representation from the Oshana, Ohangwena, Omaheke, Hardap,
• The Midcourt Player of the Season award went to Elmarien Hoeses, while the Defender of the Season went to Mwale Mulenamaswe.
• Missed tackle stats will be hugely important against them, and unless there is a significant improvement in tackling and defence in general, there will be an unpleasant scoreline for Namibian fans to have to face.
• Officeconomix CEO Paul Oosthuizen, who initiated the event, expressed delight at the support and interest from corporates and the public ahead of the event.
• The women’s final was another epic encounter between the top two teams in the world.
• “We are privileged to be part of this tour where our players will get an opportunity to test themselves against some of the best players in Namibia,” said Groepes.
• Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber, who switched to Leinster after the 2023 World Cup triumph, has described 22-year-old Feinberg-Mngomezulu as “a brilliant rugby player”.

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The 26-year-old has been compared with two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit, who will captain South Africa against Wales as regular skipper Siya Kolisi is unavailable. Also eligible to play for England through his father, South African rugby followers were thrilled when he chose the green and gold. Here, AFP Sport profiles the four newcomers as South Africa prepare to launch a 13-Test season, which begins and ends with internationals against Wales.

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Windhoek Afrikaans Private School booked their place in the final of the Momentum Rugby Board’s Trophy League after beating Moria Private School by 40 points to 30 in the semi-final played at the Dr Hage Geingob stadium on Saturday. A record turn-out was recorded as players from different schools were battling it out in the under 14 , 15 and 19 leagues. Ultimately, all eyes were on the super league’s semi-final between Windhoek Afrikaans Private School and newcomers Moria Private School from Outjo.

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In a replay of last years final, Australia overcame their arch rivals to end New Zealand’s winning run on 41 matches, which spanned since their loss in the Dubai final last year. The Vodacom Bulls Invitation XV squad includes an exciting blend of experienced players and youthful talent to be blooded alongside the likes of Vodacom United Rugby Championship players Uys, Joe van Zyl, Jacques van Rooyen, Richard Kriel and Juan Mostert. Namibian rugby team head coach Phil Davies recently announced a 31-man Namibian squad which will compete at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kudus head coach Shaun White credited his players for the team’s improvement throughout the season and is looking forward to the clash. The Namibian team, led by Allister Coetzee, will leave for Kambala today, and enters the competition after having played two preparatory matches.

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“My journey with Netball Namibia has been fulfilling, from my days as a player to my current leadership role. Although my tenure is ending, my commitment to netball remains, and I look forward to supporting this beautiful game in new ways,” she said. Uganda Rugby Union president Godwin Kayangwe expressed excitement about hosting a significant event like the Rugby Africa Cup, which will bring together eight teams. We are also very happy that the event will be hosted at the refurbished Mandela National Stadium, Namboole,” he added. Junior Sables walks into the tournament as defending champions after winning the last two editions that were held in Kenya in 2022 and 2023. In line with World Rugby’s commitment to grow the women’s game, all HSBC SVNS events will see men’s and women’s teams sharing the platform equally to showcase their incredible strength, speed and skill on the biggest stages around the world.

• Kolbe was a member of the South Africa Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
• Also eligible to play for England through his father, South African rugby followers were thrilled when he chose the green and gold.
• They are Namibia’s best and we are proud of them, but still we dream of that first victory.
• Not to be overshadowed by her younger sister, Maddison Levi broke her own tournament try record, her 12th try of the weekend in the 13th minute was the decisive one.
• “We are blessed to have a lot of depth in our squad, and we are in a fortunate position to have several Rugby World Cup-winners in our ranks who know what it takes to perform at the highest level and play against the best teams in the world.
• Bienne Tarita scored the opening try with just 23 seconds on the clock to set Australia on the road to the title in the 23rd final meeting between the two sides.
• He pledged MTC’s continued support for the Netball Namibia Premier League, as long as there is commitment from the leadership and players.
• The 29-year-old won the award ahead of Leinster and Ireland team-mate Johnny Sexton, victorious in 2018, South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am and last year’s winner, France scrum-half Antoine Dupont.

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We awarded honorary membership to former presidents Agnes Tjongarero, Carol Garoes, Lydia Kandetu, Lydia Mutenda, and former Vice President Isadore Nell. Their contributions laid the foundation for the growth we celebrate today, and we owe much of our success to their vision and leadership,” said Goagoses. They are Namibia’s best and we are proud of them, but still we dream of that first victory. Kayangwe emphasised the special nature of this event, as it also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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The reimagined competition model means fans can expect even more excitement, entertainment and nail-biting jeopardy. And with the clock counting down until rugby sevens kicks off the Olympic Games in Paris on 24 July 2024, the action will be hotter than ever on and off the pitch. Former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber, who switched to Leinster after the 2023 World Cup triumph, has described 22-year-old Feinberg-Mngomezulu as “a brilliant rugby player”. Rugby World Cup winners South Africa have included four uncapped players in the matchday 23 for a one-off Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. “We are blessed to have a lot of depth in our squad, and we are in a fortunate position to have several Rugby World Cup-winners in our ranks who know what it takes to perform at the highest level and play against the best teams in the world. The match between the two sides will be the drawcard of a jam-packed Officeconomix Goodwill Challenge which will include at least 10 rugby matches, beginning with a “Get into Rugby” programme from the Namibian Rugby Union to introduce Grade 1 and 2 children to the game.

• Experience however persevered as WAP players penetrated Moria’s defence line and recorded another set of tries.
• The match will be an opportunity for junior players Marco de Witt, Tielman Nieuwoudt, Neels Volschenk, Abulele Ndabambi, Eric Basson and Tiaan Fourie, among others, to gain some experience from their more established seniors.
• Windhoek Afrikaans Private School booked their place in the final of the Momentum Rugby Board’s Trophy League after beating Moria Private School by 40 points to 30 in the semi-final played at the Dr Hage Geingob stadium on Saturday.
• Namibia’s first match in the tournament will be against Burkina Faso on Saturday at 10h00.
• Junior Sables walks into the tournament as defending champions after winning the last two editions that were held in Kenya in 2022 and 2023.
• Namibia emerged victorious in the 2022 edition, defeating Kenya in the final to qualify for the World Cup, which was held in France.
• Scrum-half Jaden was part of the 2023 World Cup-winning squad, but could not be considered for the Wales Test due to injury.
• Antoine Dupont is a French professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Top 14 club Toulouse and captains the France national team.
• Head coach of the young Namibian rugby team Allister Coetzee said the team has been preparing hard, and is ready to face the competition.
• Madrid will also play host to the high stakes relegation play-off competition where teams ranked ninth to 12th will join the top four teams from the World Rugby Sevens Challenger, with the top four placed teams securing their place on HSBC SVNS 2025.

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We recently hosted another big tournament, Olympic Qualifiers, so based on the experience we got, we are more than prepared for this one,” said the ZRU president. Madrid will also play host to the high stakes relegation play-off competition where teams ranked ninth to 12th will join the top four teams from the World Rugby Sevens Challenger, with the top four placed teams securing their place on HSBC SVNS 2025. The men’s final was a tense affair as South Africa narrowly overcame Argentina 12-7. Impi Visser had already crossed for the Blitzboks when Shilton van Wyk, player of the final in 2022, went over in the fifth minute to take the score to 12-0. Teagan Levi touched down either side of halftime as Australia ended New Zealand’s 41-match winning streak to claim their fourth consecutive title in Dubai, as the HSBC SVNS 2024 got off to an electric start.

The average caps per player in the backline is 57, the forwards 70, while the players on the bench average 22. Cheslin Kolbe is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for Tokyo Sungoliath in the Japan Rugby League One and the South Africa national team. He has also recently featured at fly half for Toulouse in the Top 14, and as a scrum half internationally. Kolbe was a member of the South Africa Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kolbe was nominated for 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year but lost to teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit.

South Africa’s acting head coach Philip Snyman hailed his squad’s, “amazing performances throughout the weekend”. Jorja Miller touched down twice in the first five minutes en route to a hat-trick in a losing cause, before Maddison Levi settled the tournament in the closing minutes. Fortunately for South Africa he opted to play rugby as he was equally good at football,” added the coach. While preferring to perform at fly-half, he also lined up as a centre for the Lions, and previously turned out for the Blitzboks, the national sevens team. Scrum-half Jaden was part of the 2023 World Cup-winning squad, but could not be considered for the Wales Test due to injury. Officeconomix CEO Paul Oosthuizen, who initiated the event, expressed delight at the support and interest from corporates and the public ahead of the event.

Vodacom Bulls Invitation XV coach, Hayden Groepes, expressed the side’s enthusiasm for the short tour to the neighbouring country. Loose-forward Muller Uys will lead an exciting touring 28-man Vodacom Bulls Invitation XV squad that will travel to Namibia where they will take on a Welwitschias XV at the Hage Geingob National Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. “This tour is indeed something to look forward to in the New Year, and we believe it will become a highlight on our annual rugby calendar,” said Colette Rieckert, Managing Director of Windhoek Gymnasium.

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Both, the newly appointed Director and his Coach are facing an extravaganza experience as the school was invited to Japan for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament for 2020. Currently, the league does not have representation from the Oshana, Ohangwena, Omaheke, Hardap, ||Karas, Zambezi, Kunene, and Kavango West regions. Tsumeb Netball Club (Oshikoto region) and Young Stars from Ruacana (Omusati region) have been relegated.