Namibia’s World Cup hopes dented after Belgium defeat

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2025-11-09

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2023 - Namibia’s senior national rugby team in action against the Blue Bulls of South Africa at the Windhoek High School sports grounds during their last home game before heading to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia began their quest to secure the final berth at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia with a disappointing 15-22 defeat to Belgium in their opening match of the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai on Saturday.
The defeat is a significant blow to Namibia’s hopes of extending their impressive run of seven consecutive Rugby World Cup appearances. Their dream of an eighth appearance is looking increasingly...

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