Welwitschias ready for Portugal - by Staff Reporter
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WINDHOEK - The Namibia Rugby Fifteen, the Welwitschias, as the team is affectionately known amongst its followers is ready to set new heights for rugby in Portugal. The Namibians take on Portugal at the University Stadium in Lisbon tomorrow and has been going through rigorous preparatory training sessions since their arrival in Lisbon on Tuesday earlier this week.
Whilst announcing his starting lineup for tomorrow’s test, coach John Williams reserved some words of praise for the Portugal rugby authorities for their hospitality.
‘These are by far the best facilities and treatment we have ever received on a foreign mission,” said Williams.
“The fact that all the facilities, meals and the training conditions are in such a great state allow us to focus on what matters the most – winning our matches.” he continued
The team has had various training sessions since their arrival, taking full advantage of the opportunity to prepare for their titanic IRB World Cup qualifier against Tunisia.
“We have been informed that our hosts are indeed very well prepared for tomorrow’s clash,” added NRU CEO Sakkie Mouton.
‘That is encouraging news, it means we will get to prepare for Tunisia with a formidable challenger.”
Namibia is one of three countries that will be playing against Portugal in coming weeks with both Argentina A and Tonga visiting the shores of Portugal over the next month as part of the SuperBock Portugal ‘Tri-Nations’ tour.
The Welwitschias leave Tunisia on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Supporters are encouraged to send messages of encouragement to the team at the following address: elagoj@gmail.com .
Starting line-up for tomorrow’s test against Portugal:
Jacques Burger (captain) 6
Heinrich Bock 22
Chrisander Bock 15
Tinus du Plessis 7
Johannes du Toit 3
Nico Esterhuysen 5
Shaun Esterhuysen 2
Robbert Harridge 21
Eugene Jantjies 9
Wacca Kazombiaze 4
Heinz Koll 18
Bradley Langenhoven 14
David Philander 12
Johannes Redelinghuys 1
Pieter-Jan van Nill 8
Jurie van Tonder 20
Mcgrath van Wyk 11
Willem van Zyl 13
Tinus Venter 19
Marius Visser 17
Brendon Walters 16
Emile Wessels 10
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