247 talking about this. Born and bred at. Retief made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the 201617 season. Tinus du Plessis is an important part of the Welwitschias squad and is predicted to have a long rugby union career. FORMER national rugby star Dirk Farmer will always be remembered for his speed and agility on the field of play. He was born in 1979 in Uamazuwaka, Tanzania and played rugby union for local clubs before joining the Leicester Tigers in 2003. Ludick is a key player for Merthyr in the Australian National Soccer League and is one of the club's most consistent performers. He has since signed for newly-promoted side, Griquas. Although Namibia defeated Zimbabwe that year, the team lost to Cte d'Ivoire and drew with Morocco (all in Casablanca). The third largest stadium - after the Stade de France and the Stade . Davies will take up a new role with the Leeds Tykes in the new year, where he will be responsible for coaching the forwards. margin-bottom: 1.5rem; Damian is likely to be one of the key players for the Western Province side as they look to consolidate their position at the top of South Africa's domestic league table. He is a dangerous player with the ball in hand, and is known for his quick feet and passing skills. Ruan Ludick is a Socceroo/Namibian international who has played for Merthyr and Welwitschias in the Australian National Soccer League. Namibia qualified for their fourth Rugby World Cup in 2015. He started playing rugby union in 2009, when he joined United Rugby Club. J.Tromp 13.JC.Greyling 12.J.Deysel 11.C.Marais 10.T. He is a keen outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and mountain biking. 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 . South Africa's winger Bryan Habana is named Thursday Nov. 1, 2012, as South African rugby's player of the year, beating other celebrity players to gain South Africa's . Greyling is a valuable member of the Welwitschias side and is always putting in a shift. 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. David Philander made his first class debut for Welwitschias in the 2010 Currie Cup Premier Division. Renaldo has scored 10 points in 7 games for the Golden Lions and 5 points in 6 games for the Leopards. NAMIBIA Rugby - 1916 to PRESENT. (born 2 October 1967) is a former track and field athlete from Namibia. Until independence, players for Namibia were also eligible to represent South Africa, with Namibian-born Springboks including Jan Ellis. Deysel has been a regular starter for Colomiers since joining the club in 2014. Izaacs is a regular member of the South Africa Sevens team and is hoping to represent his country at the Olympic Games in 2020. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. De la Harpe is a dedicated family man, and is always looking to give his best for his loved ones. They played two games in 1997 as well, losing to Tonga and Zimbabwe. He is a hard worker on and off the pitch, and is admired by his team-mates and coaches for his dedication and commitment to the sport. He is a promising fullback and is expected to have a long career in the game. Pages in category "Namibian rugby union players" The following 116 pages are in this category, out of 116 total. He made his international debut in a 13-cap match against Pakistan in 2003. He is currently retired from rugby union, but is considering a return to the game. The Seawolves are one of only two franchises from North America currently competing in MLR. Jacques Burger is a flanker, and is known for his powerful running and kicking skills. 20, Namibia will be the lowest-ranked team at the Rugby World Cup. Max Katjijeko is a powerful lock who is hardworking and committed to his rugby career. Adriaan Booysen is a retired Namibian rugby union player. Chrysander Botha is a fullback who currently plays for Welwitschias. After his rugby career ended, Gerhard started working as a physical education teacher. He was born in Rehoboth, Namibia and attended Windhoek Gymnasium. In 2018, Redelinghuys announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 38. 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 made his debut for the country in 2017 and has since played six matches, scoring two tries. Rohan Kitshoff is a flanker who currently plays for Welwitschias in the German Bundesliga. 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 Engels made his international debut for South Africa in 2009 and has since played for the Southern Kings and Namibia. Damian Stevens is definitely someone to keep an eye on over the next few months as he looks set to make a big impact both on and off the pitch in 2019. Deysel is a popular player with his teammates and is always willing to give his all for the team. Although he only started playing rugby seriously about two years ago, Wian looks like he could have a long and successful career ahead of him; we will keep an eye out for future performances from this talented young player. Men's and Women's World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a 'Points Exchange' system, where sides gain or lose points based on the match result. Ludick made his international debut for Namibia in 2016 and has since represented the nation at various youth levels. In 2010, he made his debut for the Golden Lions senior team. He has also been known to be a good organizer of the play. Van Jaarsveld is a hooker and flanker and is also known for his strong defence. Engels is a player with a lot of potential, and is sure to continue making a significant impact on the rugby scene. Allister Coetzee is a scrum-half and has represented South Africa on many occasions. In 2013, Redelinghuys was named captain of the Sharks, and led them to their first Super Rugby title in 2016. Van Vuuren is currently the bowling coach for the Namibian national cricket team. Des Sethie has been capped for the Namibia national team. In 2019 he joined the senior side Welwitschias and made his debut against Blue Bulls in Pretoria a few weeks later. However, after defeating Tunisia at home, the team was effectively through to two deciding matches against Morocco, to determine which of the two African nations would make it to France in 2007. He made his international debut for Namibia in 2015 and played in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Van der Westhuizen is a hooker and is known for his strong scrummaging ability. Ex-Harlequins back-rower Renaldo Bothma has had his hopes of representing Namibia at the 2023 World Cup dashed as he has been forced to retire with immediate effect. He played for Namibia at youth level before moving to South Africa to play for the University of Johannesburg. He made his international debut for South Africa in January 2017 and has since played in five One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 21 matches in the List A format. As the lowest ranked team at the start of the 2007 World Cup, Namibia was given no chance in its opening game of against Ireland. Juanita du Plessis Pop Artist Juanita du Plessis is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. His last international appearance was in the 2014 Rugby World Cup qualification match against Namibia. Deysel is a valuable member of the Sharks squad and has played a key role in their recent success. His nickname was "The Beast". He is a devout Christian and has spoken about his faith in the media. Kitshoff has represented Namibia at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2015. He is a great leader on and off the court and is always willing to give his all for the Cavaliers. Prince Gaoseb is married to South African model, Nina Kriel. He was born on 2 October 1991 in Bethlehem, South Africa. Ruan Ludick is a lock for Welwitschias and has played for the side since 2014. He is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages on wikipedia. Greyling is an ambitious player who is looking to continue his rugby career at the highest level possible. Member Unions. Kotz. These men decided that a Union must be established to control rugby in . He has played for the Leopards since 2011. He then attended the University of Pretoria, where he played for the university's rugby union team. He played for Western Province in the Currie Cup and Leopards in the Vodacom Cup before turning professional in 2008. One of Namibia's players, Andre Stoop was signed by English champion rugby league club, Wigan. Kitshoff is a consistent performer for Welwitschias and is currently one of the team's key players. Chrysander Botha is a committed rugby player and is always looking to improve his skills. Rugby union players from Windhoek. In 2002, Jacques Nieuwenhuis was named the South African Rugby Union Player of the Year. He has represented Namibia at international level and has played 34 games, scoring 24 tries. Kazombiaze is a professional rugby union player who has played for the Leicester Tigers and the Harlequins in England. Last updated: Spain vs Namibia, 12 November 2022. Gazza has worked with popular Namibian and South African musicians and producers including The Dogg, Elvo, DJ Cleo, Sunny Boy, Brown Dash, Mandoza, Ees, and Zola to name a few. 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. Exile kids eye business ventures Pantheon has 1 people classified as rugby players born between 1974 and 1974. Kisting has been a regular member of the Romania national side, and has made 15 appearances for the team. Drotsky is married with two children. Kitshoff is a powerful flanker who is known for his strong running and tackling. Renaldo is a keen golfer and has won several tournaments. Prince Gaoseb is a flanker and played for Windhoek High School in Namibia. He has played in the World Cup in 2003 and 2007, as well as the African Cup of Nations in 2004 and 2007. He has been described as an attacking midfielder with great technical ability and ball control; this makes him very difficult to defend against on the ground or from set pieces. Americas Rugby News have compiled their annual breakdown of foreign-born players taking part in the 2023 Six Nations. He retired from rugby union in 2017 to focus on his professional career. Mans was named the Namibia Football Association's ambassador for the 2014 World Cup. 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. Birthdays of Famous Rugby union player / Celebrity, in March, Born in (or Nationality) Namibia. He is also known for his good vision and passing. He is currently the highest scoring full-back in the history of international rugby. He is currently a player for South Africa and is their captain. His main strength seems to be his speed and agility which allows him to get past defenders easily; this has seen him score some crucial tries for Welwitschias during his time with the team so far. Alcino Izaacs is a dual national of Namibia and France and has also represented the French Barbarians. Coetzee has represented his country at Under-19, Under-21, and Junior levels. Uanivi is a valuable asset to his team and is always looking to contribute. They are governed by the Namibia Rugby Union. Rossouw is a popular figure in the rugby community, and is known for his friendly and approachable nature. Johann Tromp was born in Windhoek, Namibia in 1990. He is currently a member of the Racing 92 team in the French Top 14 league. Which Namibian born rugby player played for England's Blackheath? This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Namibia convincingly won both legs, qualifying for the World Cup. Mans is survived by his wife and two children. Chrysander Botha is a hardworking player who is always looking to make a contribution for his team. Uanivi is a good team player and works well with his teammates. Steenkamp is a natural fly-half and has the ability to take his team on the attack with his accurate passing and kicking. 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. Casper Viviers is married and has two children. Aranos Coetzee is a prop for the Free State Cheetahs in the Super Rugby competition. In recognition of his achievements both on and off the pitch, Kees was named Coach Of The Year for MLR's inaugural season in 2019. He was an incredible carrier of the ball, incredible in the rucks and was an influential leader. Kotz is married and has two children. Des Sethie is a versatile player, able to play in several positions on the pitch. 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. During the international seasons Namibia played six games; the first of which was a 5523 win over Zimbabwe. Davies is currently the head coach of the Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premiership. 52 talking about this. He is also a very good passer of the ball and is a key player for his team. He has also represented his country at the World Cup, the Confederations Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Johan Deysel is a Namibian rugby union player who currently plays for Colomiers in the Top 14. They were convincingly beaten in their games with Argentina (633) and France (8710). 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),. He is a popular figure in the Italian rugby community, and is highly respected for his skills and determination. He joined the English side ETA Sport Conditioning in 2013 and played for them in the RFU Championship and the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Coetzee was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1973. Namibia international rugby union players, Rugby union players in Namibia by province, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Namibian_rugby_union_players&oldid=997637387, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 101200 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 January 2021, at 14:43. Rudie van Vuuren is a former bowler for Namibia. 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. Allister Coetzee is a rugby union coach and former player who has been in charge of the South Africa national team since 2016. Van Lill is a lock and has been described as a very physical player. 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. 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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