Although primarily a centre or fly-half, Cliven can also play as a full back or on the wing if need be; this versatility makes him an important part of any side he features in. Tinus du Plessis is married and has two children. He is also a good tackler. Janco Venter is a hard worker and is a good defender. Louis van der Westhuizen is a highly-rated player and is expected to be a key part of the Cheetahs' squad in the future. Bothma is a devout member of the South African national team, having represented his country on multiple occasions. Eugene Jantjies is a scrum-half currently playing for Welwitschias. He has played for the Leopards since 2011. He was born in Rehoboth, Namibia and attended Windhoek Gymnasium. Ludick is an experienced point guard and is a valuable member of the Boland Cavaliers side. Rossouw is a powerful and skilful utility back, and is well-known for his hard work and determination on the pitch. He led the Stormers to the semi-finals of the Currie Cup in 2016, and has also won the Super Rugby title with the Sharks in 2016. Theuns Kotz provided his side's one consolation, as his conversion of a Heinz Koll try made him Namibia's all-time highest Rugby World Cup points scorer. (Technical Advisor), , Correctas of 3 January 2019, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 15: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 12: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007present: Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. Kisting is a product of the Panasonic Wild Knights, and made his debut for the team in 2012. He is a player who is respected by his teammates and coaches, and is a key player for both his club and country. Wian is primarily a flanker but can also play as an outside centre or number 8 if needed. Tinus du Plessis has made over 100 appearances for Welwitschias and is currently their flanker. Davies has made 346 appearances for Wales, scoring 21 points. Free access to articles from 12:00. Tinus du Plessis has represented South Africa at Under-19, Under-21, and Senior level. EES is the stage name of Eric Sell a Namibian German Kwaito artist and rapper. He has scored nine tries in his career, and has also contributed 10 assists. He has also represented Namibia on several occasions. In 2018, he signed for Gloucester City and helped them win promotion to the English Premier League. The 32-year-old is a versatile player, able to play as a flanker or Number 8. Des Sethie has been a regular in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup, and has also played for the Springboks. Uanivi is a good team player and works well with his teammates. Van Vuuren is a popular figure in Namibia and is often seen out and about, enjoying his time with friends and family. Klim is a passionate rugby player and is always looking to contribute to her team. by Helge Schtz. After his rugby career ended, Gerhard started working as a physical education teacher. Tjiuee Uanivi is a powerful scrumhalf who has been playing in the French Top 14 for the last few seasons. 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. Davies is currently working as a consultant with Worcester Warriors, helping them to improve their performance in the Guinness Premiership. Kees Lensing is a retired Namibian rugby player who represented his country in 24 international matches. Of these 1, 1 (100.00%) of them are still alive today. He returned to international rugby in 2010, and has since played for the Namibia national team in the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. He has played in the World Cup in 2003 and 2007, as well as the African Cup of Nations in 2004 and 2007. David Philander is a rugby union player who currently plays for Welwitschias in the South African Premier Division. Rademeyer is hoping to make a breakthrough in the sport of athletics at the senior level. Last updated: Spain vs Namibia, 12 November 2022. He has represented Namibia at both U19 and U21 level. Van Lill is currently contracted to Aviron Bayonnais until the end of the 2019 season. Janco Venter is a powerful runner and has a good kicking game. Rademeyer is a dedicated athlete who is determined to achieve his goals. Uanivi is a valuable asset to his team and is always looking to contribute. Bone, Mr. Louw, Mr. Hauptfleisch, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Pietersen and Mr. Snyman. De la Harpe is married, and has two children. He holds several records within Namibia's rugby history, including the most capped player (100) and most tries scored (38). 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),. Coetzee is contracted to the Cheetahs until the end of the 2018 season. 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. During the international seasons Namibia played six games; the first of which was a 5523 win over Zimbabwe. He is a dedicated rugby player and is always looking to give his all on the pitch. Prince Gaoseb is married to South African model, Nina Kriel. He is expected to lead South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. In 2017, he helped his country to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament by winning their qualifying campaign. His career looks promising and he will be looking to continue his good form in the Premier League this season. Rossouw is a dedicated family man, and is married to his long-time girlfriend. 20, Namibia will be the lowest-ranked team at the Rugby World Cup. David Philander was named in the South Africa squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but did not feature in any of the team's matches. Max Katjijeko is a future prospect for Welwitschias and has the potential to become a top-level player. 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 played for the Houston Sabercats in the USA PRO Rugby competition and also represented his country at the international level. He has played 12 games for the side, scoring 5 goals. Oct 9, 2015 #NAM vs #ARG. Drotsky began his rugby union career with the Western Force in 2007. He has represented Namibia internationally and has had a number of impressive performances. The list Namibian people of Dutch descent includes Behati Prinsloo, Rudie van Vuuren, Manfred Starke, Marlice van Vuuren and Renaldo Bothma . Izaacs is a regular member of the South Africa Sevens team and is hoping to represent his country at the Olympic Games in 2020. List Gallery Activity Namibian Afrikaner people 47T format_list_bulleted expand_more 1. He has since helped the team to win a championship and make it to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Browse famous birthdays sorted by profession, birth place and birth region. He made his debut for the Springboks in 2014 and has since played in seven Tests and 26 ODIs. Kazombiaze made his international debut for Tanzania in 2001 and played at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. Hardwick is the son of former Brisbane Broncos player, and Australian international, Gorden Hardwick. Except that he failed to apply the same logic to the national level. Des Sethie is a versatile player, able to play in several positions on the pitch. He attended Mary Waters Secondary School and Dower College. In 2017, Davies took up a new role as assistant coach with the Scarlets, where he helped them to reach the Pro14 Final. This page contains a list of the greatest Namibian Rugby Players. In 2019 he joined the senior side Welwitschias and made his debut against Blue Bulls in Pretoria a few weeks later. Prince Gaoseb was born on July 7th, 1998 in Omaruru, Namibia. border-radius: 0.4rem; Ludick is currently studying at the University of Technology, Sydney. Kotz has also played for the South Africa Sevens team. He is set to take up a new role with the Welsh national team in the new year, where he will be in charge of their forwards. In 2018, Redelinghuys announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 38. Van Jaarsveld has played for Bayonne in the French Top 14. Casper Viviers has a BMI of 23 and is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall. Tlcharger cette image : 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. Max Katjijeko is a powerful lock who is hardworking and committed to his rugby career. He played prop for Castres from 2001 to 2010 and amassed over 200 appearances for the club. He played in all three of the Wallabies' matches on the tour, including their final game against England. 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. font-weight: 600; Below is a precis of their chat. Rademeyer is a valuable member of the Western Province squad and is an important part of the team. Prince Gaoseb is a keen footballer and has represented Namibia at under-17 and under-20 level. e.addEventListener('click', ()=>{ Independence came too late for Namibia to qualify for the 1991 Rugby World Cup. 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. Kisting has been a regular member of the Romania national side, and has made 15 appearances for the team. The result said more about the state of rugby on the continent than it did about the strength of Namibian . He made his professional debut for the Leopards in 2014 and was a regular in the side until 2016. Van Lill is married and has two children. Percy Montgomery ( 1974 - ) With an HPI of 30.25, Percy Montgomery is the most famous Namibian Rugby Player. Powell has also played for the Harlequins in the English Premiership. cursor: pointer; Despite its small population, Namibia has become a major player in the rugby world, producing some of the most talented players in the game. Kazombiaze is a rugby ambassador for the Leicester Tigers and has worked with the club to promote the game in Tanzania. He has also represented South Africa in both the World Rugby Sevens Series and the World Cup. The south African team used to be all white as well, but somewhere along the way they decided to start giving black kids scholarships and etc and encouraging them to play rugby. Chrysander Botha is a committed rugby player and is always looking to improve his skills. Janco Venter is a valuable member of the Welwitschias team. He has been a regular for the Broncos since 2007 and has made over 100 appearances for the club. Drotsky is contracted to the London Broncos in the English Premiership, and has also played for French club Racing 92. He is a hard worker and is always looking to make an impact. Top Editors; Login; format_list_bulleted Sportspeople from Windhoek more_vert. Greyling is a talented flyhalf who has represented his country at international level. On 3 September 2019 it was announced that Cliven had signed for English Premiership side Bristol Bears on a three-year deal from 2020/21 season onwards after impressing during trials with them earlier that month Cliven Loubser is a fly-half who currently plays for UP Tuks. Alcino Izaacs is a dual national of Namibia and France and has also represented the French Barbarians. In the 2015/2016 season, Tinus du Plessis played for the London Scottish. Born and bred at. Uanivi made his debut for Namibia in 2012, at the age of just 18. Janco Venter was born in Windhoek, Namibia, on September 19th, 1994. Guests will enjoy Rugby World Cup France 2023 whilst benefitting from the finest cruise ship experience available courtesy of NCL. 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. Corne Powell is a Namibian rugby union player who has played for the Namibia national team since 1997. Kisting is a hard-working player, who is known for his stamina and work-rate. Kotz is a fast, powerful runner and is known for his hard tackling. He made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. He has also spent time working as a technical advisor with Namibia, helping them to reach the World Cup. He is married to wife, Ilse and they have two children. Greyling is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on the field. Greyling is an ambitious player who is looking to continue his rugby career at the highest level possible. }) He made his international debut for Namibia in 2015 and played in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. 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