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