A constant feature at every Rugby World Cup since 1999, Namibia have unveiled their 36-man provisional squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Repechage set for November in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as they seek to qualify for an eighth consecutive appearance at rugby’s global showpiece.
The squad was released by the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) on Friday, 10 October 2025, with the final 30-man traveling team scheduled to be confirmed and announced on Monday, 20 October 2025, following the completion of the team’s training and assessment camp.
Namibia narrowly missed out on direct qualification after a 30-28 loss to Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Cup final played in July in Kampala, Uganda. The Welwitschias will now face Belgium, Samoa, and the winner of the South American qualifier between Brazil and Paraguay for the final ticket to Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia.
Namibia Provisional Squad: Auala Otja Popoyeni Trevor, Bester Joshua Russel, Boysen Jan Adriaan, Burger Danco, Coetzee Johannes Voges, Combrinck Armand Johannes Samuel, Conradie Wian, de Klerk Tiaan, Deysel Johan, Grové Riaan, !Gaoseb Prince Rivaldo Gino, Hardwick Richard, Isaacs Alcino Marciano, Katjitoko Muharua Wilhelm, Kearns Andrew James, Kisting Hilarius Axasman, Kurz Oliver, Laubser Cliven Sven James, Ludick Adriaan Wayne, Luttig Johannes Petrus, Meyer Jürgen David, Mukwilingo Aston Bassie Familyman, Malan Le Roux, Nel Jay-Cee, Retief Johannes Adriaan, Rosouw Divan, Savoldelli Gianluca, Shikufa Haitembu Lazarus, Swanepoel Tiaan Henk, Theron Jacques, Trotsky Edward, Van der Berg Andre, Van der Merwe Danie, Van der Westhuizen Louis, Van Jaarsveld Torsten George, Van Wyk Herschell.
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