2015 Rugby World Cup Preview: Namibia

By Matt Findlay No one in the Namibian set-up is under any illusions. The Welwitschias would basically need to be touched by the hand of god to progress to the quarter-finals. But, that's not what the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC) is really about for Namibia. It's about rewarding the form of players, young and old, with a chance to represent their nation at a RWC, and development's pretty high up on the list too. Granted, that doesn't make Namibia any less motivated to score its first win at a RWC. “I feel the players that have put their hand up have been rewarded with selection," head coach Phil Davies said. "There’s a lot of courage and character and we will be doing everything to get that first ever elusive win at a Rugby World Cup. “I am pleased with the dynamics of the players who are based in Namibia and those who play professionally. “We couldn’t ask for a group that is more together and more committed." "I think it is the strongest group of players who we could
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