Kitshoff is a natural leader and has been praised for his ability to motivate his teammates. All member countries have a rating, typically between 0 and 100. He has represented his country at various international tournaments, most notably at the 2003 World Cup where South Africa reached the semi-finals. He made his debut for the Springboks in 2014 and has since played in seven Tests and 26 ODIs. Prince Gaoseb is a keen footballer and has represented Namibia at under-17 and under-20 level. Casper Viviers was part of the Welwitschias side that reached the semi-finals of the Pro14 competition in 2018. Louis van der Westhuizen is a Namibian rugby union player who currently plays for the Cheetahs in the Pro14 competition. 0 Johann Tromp is married and has two children. This page contains a list of the greatest Namibian Rugby Players. He played the whole of the match, scoring a try. In 2013, Redelinghuys was named captain of the Sharks, and led them to their first Super Rugby title in 2016. Considered the first global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu proved to be a crowd-puller. He started playing rugby union in 1985 and quickly became a regular for the South West Africa team. They are governed by the Namibia Rugby Union. The Africa Report. Izaacs joined the Boland Cavaliers in 2017 and made an immediate impact, scoring 14 tries in 14 appearances. Twelve matches have followed (including a France v Italy men's Six Nations match in 2018) with an overall record of 11 wins and two defeats making it a fortress for Les Bleus. Davies is a highly respected coach, and is considered to be one of the best in the world. He quickly became a regular in the starting XI and was awarded the Ajax Cape Town Player of the Year award in 2017. He started playing rugby union at a young age and has since played for a number of teams in his home country, including Pearol. The 1999 World Cup marked their debut at the tournament and since then they have been Africa's second representative alongside South Africa. Prince Gaoseb is the founder and CEO of the Prince's Trust Namibia, which helps young people in need. David Philander started his rugby career with Griquas in 2005, before moving to Leopards in 2006. Following the Kenya loss, the Namibian squad slumped to 28th in the IRB rankings. He has played 12 games for the side, scoring 5 goals. He has represented Namibia at youth level, and made his senior debut in 2012. After impressing in trials, Retief was signed by top-flight club, Ajax Cape Town, in 2016. Davies has made 346 appearances for Wales, scoring 21 points. The Welwitschias played the 2015 Vodacom Cup, collecting six defeats and one win against the Limpopo Blue Bulls. Van Vuuren is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler. He made his debut for the team in 2016 and has since played in a number of international tournaments. He has also spent time working as a technical advisor with Namibia, helping them to reach the World Cup. Uanivi is known for his hard work and strong defence, which has seen him earn praise from his peers and coaches. Their record in the World Cups has been poor as they have not yet managed a win. Namibian born players include a couple of Springbok legends. However, if the compliment is given in a way that makes you feel like youre not good enough, then it can be quite condescending. Oct 9, 2015 #NAM vs #ARG. On 7 November, Allister Coetzee named a 30-man squad for Namibia's End-of-Year matches against Spain and Canada. Although Namibia defeated Zimbabwe that year, the team lost to Cte d'Ivoire and drew with Morocco (all in Casablanca). With his powerful running and accurate passing, Damian can create opportunities for others on the field, making him an important part of any team he plays for. List Gallery Activity Namibian Afrikaner people 47T format_list_bulleted expand_more 1. Hardwick was born in Brisbane and attended Brisbane Grammar School. He attended Walvis Bay High School and then Paarl Boys' High School before joining Western Province's youth rugby union team in 2013. He has represented Namibia at international level and has played 34 games, scoring 24 tries. Nine Rugby enthusiasts gathered in Windhoek to co-ordinate the organisation of rugby in South West Africa. They played two games in 1997 as well, losing to Tonga and Zimbabwe. Johann Tromp is a talented player and is expected to continue to play at a high level. The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Namibian Rugby Players of all time. That means the Rugby World Cup 2023 final on 28 October, 2023, will be the last rugby match played at the stadium until the Paris 2024 sevens tournament kicks off on 24 July. Jacques Nieuwenhuis is married and has two children. Izaacs made his senior debut for the Blue Bulls in 2016 and has since played for the Eastern Province Kings and the Boland Cavaliers. The list consists of 19 members and 1 sublist. The team and staff are safe and on lock down till the City and Prefecture advises otherwise. The pantheon dataset contains 13 Rugby Players, 1 of which were born in Namibia. Des Sethie is a powerful prop, and is known for his aggression on the field. New Zealand have the highest representation of players on the list, with 21, followed by England (17), South Africa (12) and Wales (10). Guests will enjoy Rugby World Cup France 2023 whilst benefitting from the finest cruise ship experience available courtesy of NCL. color: #000; Namibia Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Namibia. Kees is also the head coach of Seattle Seawolves, which competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). There is some debate about whether or not football cleats should be worn when playing rugby. He has also featured for South Africa at under-19, under-20 and senior level. Greyling is married and has two children. 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 . Below is a precis of their chat. Retief is a lock and has been described as "hard-working and brutally effective in the tackle". He is a hard-working player and is always looking to improve his game. Renaldo Bothma began his professional rugby career with the Pumas in 2012. Despite being able to command bigger paycheques abroad, Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper signed a mammoth five-year contract with Rugby Australia in 2018 in a deal that has made him the highest-earning player in the country following Israel Folau's departure. De Klerk made his Test debut for the South Africa national rugby union team in 2015 and has since become a regular member of the team. He is a member of the Namibia national team and has played at both the under-20 and senior level. Percy Montgomery ( 1974 - ) With an HPI of 30.25, Percy Montgomery is the most famous Namibian Rugby Player. Plato is expected to feature prominently for Racing 92 in the upcoming season, and could be a key player for the team as they attempt to win their fourth title in 5 years. : : (), Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Zebre Rugby, , Correctas of 22 September 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker / Number eight, Youth career, 19982002: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132014: Brakpan: 8: (15), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032007: Falcons: 91: (95), 20082011: Aurillac: 75: (30), 2012: Falcons: 9: (15), , Correctas of 27 March 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072011: Namibia: 23: (30), , Correctas of 27 March 2015. Richard Hardwick is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Perth Spirit in the National Rugby League. Kitshoff is set to play for Namibia at the 2019 World Rugby Championship in Japan. Kitshoff has represented Namibia at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2015. Namibia 33 players BENADE Jason 27 years BEUKES Chemigan years BOOYSEN Adriaan 26 years BRESLER Anton 35 years COETZEE Aranos 34 years CONRADIE Wian 28 years DEYSEL Tinus du Plessis has played for the South African national side, and he has been a part of the Springbok squad since the 2010/2011 season. He played for UWA in 2011 and was promoted to the senior team in 2012. This list of famous Namibian Rugby Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biographys online popularity. Coetzee is contracted to the Cheetahs until the end of the 2018 season. Greyling is a talented flyhalf who is worth watching in the future. Aranos Coetzee is a prop for the Free State Cheetahs in the Super Rugby competition. Johnny Redelinghuys was born on 7 February 1984 in Windhoek, Namibia. He has represented Namibia at both U19 and U21 level. Casper Viviers has a BMI of 23 and is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall. Adriaan Booysen is a retired Namibian rugby union player. 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. Janco Venter is a hard worker and is a good defender. Centres: Johan Deysel (captain), JC Greyling, Danco Burger. They qualify as Africa 1. Gerhard Mans was born in 1982 in South Africa. 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. margin-bottom: 1.5rem; Prince Gaoseb is the son of former Namibian rugby union captain and coach, Roland Gaoseb. }) At No. 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),. Deysel is a popular player with his teammates and is always willing to give his all for the team. He is a good passer and has good tackling skills. Des Sethie is a Welwitschias player who has been playing for the team since 2017. Ludick is a powerful midfielder who is known for his tenacious tackling and accurate passing. He played prop for Castres from 2001 to 2010 and amassed over 200 appearances for the club. Rademeyer is an up-and-coming star in the sport of athletics and is sure to achieve success in the future. In 2017, he helped his country to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament by winning their qualifying campaign. After his cricketing career, Van Vuuren has worked as a coach in Namibia. They were drawn into Pool D, with South Africa, Wales, Fiji and Samoa. He started playing rugby union at a young age and has since progressed through the ranks, making his debut for the Namibian national team in 2016. Juanita du Plessis Pop Artist Juanita du Plessis is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. Uanivi has played for France's Brive and Glasgow Hawks in the professional era. Deysel is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to his team. Namibia qualified for their fourth Rugby World Cup in 2015. He was born in 1979 in Uamazuwaka, Tanzania and played rugby union for local clubs before joining the Leicester Tigers in 2003. Powell has also played for the Harlequins in the English Premiership. Janco Venter has represented Namibia on the international stage. In 2015, Rossouw made the move to South Africa to join the Blue Bulls, where he has since established himself as a key part of the team. background: #ff7a3d; Top Editors; Login; format_list_bulleted Sportspeople from Windhoek more_vert. Casper Viviers was born on 1 June 1988 in Windhoek, South West Africa. He is a qualified coach, and has worked with the Southern Kings development team. Johan Retief was born in Windhoek, Namibia on 10 October 1995. Engels is the father of two children. De la Harpe is married, and has two children. Allister Coetzee was born in 1963 in Makhanda, South Africa. Klim has been a regular in the Namibian side since her debut and is currently competing in the IRB Women's World Cup. In 2017, he helped his country to qualify for the Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament by winning their qualifying campaign. Jacques Burger has since moved on to play for the Cheetahs in the South African Premier Division. Tromp is a dangerous attacker and is known for his speed and strength on the field. He is a keen outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and mountain biking. Redelinghuys has also represented Namibia in international rugby, appearing in 34 tests and scoring 10 tries. Renaldo has scored 10 points in 7 games for the Golden Lions and 5 points in 6 games for the Leopards. Adriaan Ludick is a young player with a lot of potential and is sure to make a name for himself in the years to come. Greyling is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Cliven was born in South Africa but moved to Namibia as a child and started playing rugby there before moving up to the provincial level. He has been described as a "tidy player" and has a good passing game. The Namibian Rugby A great fan site where people from around the world discuss rugby union and rugby league The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022-Beating Kenya April 20, 2022 1006 227 0 Players The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 Team April 8, 2022 994 205 0 The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 April 8, 2022 1042 229 0 The Team Namibia plot Barths success Golfers tan is a skin discoloration that results from the natural exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Van Jaarsveld is married and has two children. 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. National rugby union team representing Namibia, For the Namibian representative rugby union team playing in South African domestic competitions, see, South West Africa Record vs Touring Teams, "Rugby Union: England bucks the global growth trend", "Namibia Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide", "Rugby Union - ESPN Scrum - Statsguru - Test matches - Player records". With age on his side, Cliven hopes to represent Namibia at the international level for many years to come and continue developing as one of Africa's most promising talents Rugby Union wise. Hardwick is the son of former Brisbane Broncos player, and Australian international, Gorden Hardwick. Janry du Toit was born in 1996 in Aranos, Namibia. These men decided that a Union must be established to control rugby in . The nine persons were; Mr. Anderson, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. 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 also been known to be a good organizer of the play. Max Katjijeko is a dedicated and hardworking rugby player and is set to continue his development in the years to come. He is a player who is respected by his teammates and coaches, and is a key player for both his club and country. With a small player base, and lacking frequent or strong competition, the team has deteriorated in the 21st century. Ruan is a popular figure in the Welwitschias squad and is highly respected by his team-mates. padding: 1rem 0; 1. In his spare time, Tjiuee enjoys playing golf and watching rugby union. 49. Chrysander Botha is a committed rugby player and is always looking to improve his skills. However, the Namibian squad frustrated Ireland, then the 5th ranked team in the world, and scored two tries for its narrowest World Cup loss of 1732. Janco Venter is a professional rugby player who plays for the Welwitschias in the Currie Cup. This list may not reflect recent changes. Drotsky is contracted to the London Broncos in the English Premiership, and has also played for French club Racing 92. In 2002, Jacques Nieuwenhuis was named the South African Rugby Union Player of the Year. Their first match in the Rugby World Cup, held in New Zealand (at the Rotorua International Stadium) resulted in a defeat by Fiji by 4529. De la Harpe is a hard-working centre who is always looking to put in a shift for his team. Kees retired from rugby union after playing his final match for Castres against Racing 92 in October 2010. padding: 0.4rem 1rem; Davies has been a part of the Welsh national team for over 30 years, and has played in four Rugby World Cups. He is also known for his good vision and passing. He was a goalkeeper and defender who played for Wennie du Plessis' Gobabis side, University of the Free State and Namibia. Klim is a passionate rugby player and is always looking to contribute to her team. He has played for Rebels since 2013 and has been a regular player for them. He has represented Namibia at every age level, from Under-15 to the senior squad. FIND YOUR EXPERIENCE. The list Namibian people of Dutch descent includes Behati Prinsloo, Rudie van Vuuren, Manfred Starke, Marlice van Vuuren and Renaldo Bothma . Despite its small population, Namibia has become a major player in the rugby world, producing some of the most talented players in the game. He played for Western Province in the Currie Cup and Leopards in the Vodacom Cup before turning professional in 2008. He is currently signed to the Japanese side Toyota Verblitz. Jaco Engels is a talented rugby union player who has represented his country on numerous occasions. He was the first Springbok player to win 100 caps and remains their all-time leading points scorer with 893 points. Lesley Klim was born in Keetmanshoop, Namibia in 1995. Rademeyer is a valuable member of the Western Province squad and is an important part of the team. Uanivi made his debut for Namibia in 2012, at the age of just 18. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages on wikipedia. 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. He has also coached Eastern Province and Emerging Springboks. You can also see which of your players are the best at each game mode, and take action to improve their performance. Deysel is a popular player with the fans, and is known for his friendly and approachable nature. Van Vuuren is a popular figure in Namibia and is often seen out and about, enjoying his time with friends and family. He is married and has two children. Des Sethie was born in 1992 in South Africa and started playing rugby at a young age. His last international appearance was in the 2014 Rugby World Cup qualification match against Namibia. FORMER national rugby star Dirk Farmer will always be remembered for his speed and agility on the field of play. Greyling is a talented flyhalf who has represented his country at international level. Seven are New Zealand born, Australian raised players. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Pretoria in recognition of his achievements both on and off the pitch during his playing career. He has represented Namibia internationally and has had a number of impressive performances. He made his international debut in a 13-cap match against Pakistan in 2003. He is expected to lead South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. He has since helped the team to win a championship and make it to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Kotz is married and has two children. Ludick made his international debut for Namibia in 2016 and has since represented the nation at various youth levels. Romanian players tackling the Namibian winger Conrad Marais during a Nations Cup match in June. Kotz is a product of Upington High School and North West University. Jacques Burger is a flanker, and is known for his powerful running and kicking skills. Kazombiaze retired from rugby after the end of the season and moved to Australia to live. 1101 365 Uanivi is currently a lock for US Montauban in the PRO14. He is the younger brother of former Springbok and Wallabies player, Bryan van der Westhuizen. He played his first senior match in 2012, and has since made over 150 appearances for the Sharks. Theron is a future star of water polo and is sure to be a mainstay in the Welwitschias team for years to come. Required fields are marked *. Divan Rossouw started playing rugby when he was just 12 years old, and quickly became one of the top utility players in Namibia. Here are five famous Namibians, dead and alive, that you should know: Percy Montgomery Born in Walvis Bay in 1974, Percy Montgomery went on to play 102 games for the Springboks (South Africa's national side) before he retired in 2008. Van der Westhuizen is a hooker and is known for his strong scrummaging ability. Their second match in this tournament was a 4912 loss to Samoa but the third was an 870 loss to South Africa. The team achieved their best result in the 1988 season, where they finished third. He is also a part of the Paarl Gimnasium rugby team. Americas Rugby News have compiled their annual breakdown of foreign-born players taking part in the 2023 Six Nations. Tinus du Plessis is a Springbok prop and he was born on the 14th of November, 1990. Izaacs is a regular member of the South Africa Sevens team and is hoping to represent his country at the Olympic Games in 2020. Free access to articles from 12:00. Retief started playing football at an early age and was quickly spotted by scouts from various clubs. Engels has also represented South Africa at international level, playing in the 2006, 2007, and 2009 IRB World Cups. 7 = Morgan Parra (France/Clermont) - 580,000 (662,692) Richard Hardwick is a talented player and is known for his strong running and accurate passing. A place to meet and chat about namibian rugby. window.open(`https://www.a`+`ma`+`zo`+`n.co`+`m/dp/${e.getAttribute('minu')}?tag=tpacku-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1`, '_blank') He attended Windhoek Technical High School and played rugby union for their rugby union team. Damian has represented Namibia at the under-20 level and has been impressive in this tournament so far, scoring five tries in four games. Tinus du Plessis is a popular member of the Welwitschias squad and is highly respected by his teammates. He attended Windhoek High School where he played rugby union. He is currently retired from rugby union, but is considering a return to the game. Prince Gaoseb is married to South African model, Nina Kriel. Namibia achieved their fourth World Cup qualification in a row after defeating Cte d'Ivoire in 2011. Independence came too late for Namibia to qualify for the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Du Toit has been capped at junior level by Namibia and made his senior international debut in 2016. Klim made her senior debut for Namibia in 2016 and has since played a number of matches for the national team. Match between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi has been cancelled. Deysel has represented North-West University at university level, and has also played for the Leopards. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. He retired in 2001. Thanks for the support in Namibia's journey to the World Cup and throughout the tournament. He is a flanker and is known for his speed and powerful running. The African side was able to win the IRB Nations Cup in 2010. Lawrence Dallaglio (85 caps, 1995-2007) Up there with Johnson as one of the most talismanic England players to have worn the shirt, and one of the principal leaders on their road to 2003 Rugby. He has also been involved with Wales U20, coaching them to the Six Nations title in 2018. Davies is a highly-rated coach, and is expected to make a significant impact with the Welsh national team in the coming years. De la Harpe was born in Windhoek, South West Africa, and attended Windhoek High School. Van Vuuren will be a part of the Namibian cricket team at the Twenty20 World Cup in England this year. Kazombiaze is married and has two children. Van Jaarsveld is a member of the South Africa national coaching staff. 346 appearances for the Perth Spirit in the Currie Cup and Leopards in 2006 romanian players the. Enjoys playing golf and watching rugby union for local clubs before joining Western Province 's youth rugby union in. 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