Namibia

Second only to South Africa, Namibia is undoubtedly Africa's most successful Rugby playing nation. Ranked 20th on the IRB world rankings, Namibia has in recent years proven to be a phenomenal force on the field delivering brilliant performances at various regional and international rugby tournaments. The RWC 2011 squad, under the leadership of able Flanker Jacques Burger, boasts a total of 13 World Cup veterans. The team is a well-balanced mix of youth and experience with a shared passion for the beautiful game of Rugby. "Undeterred by the fact that we are essentially an amateur team, we will put up a notable fight against our more professional counterparts in New Zealand where we are looking forwards to our first ever RWC" - Head Coach, Johan Diergaardt