Muharua Katjyeko of Namibia challenged by Bilal Soken of Tunisia during the 2019 Rugby Africa Mens 7s match between Tunisia and Namibia at the Bosman Stadium, Brakpan on the 08 November 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Credit: Rugby Afrique/APO Group

Namibia has dominated African rugby in the fifteens format of the game, qualifying for the Rugby World Cup six times in a row since 2003. However, that dominance has eluded them in the short and fast-paced sevens format.

The 2022 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens is an opportunity for Namibia to make an appearance at the Rugby World Cup Sevens for the first time since 1997.

This is the squad coach Pedro Ronaldo Reginaldo has selected for that mission.

Namibia Squad for 2022 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens:

  • Players: Mouton Oderich Adolf, Plaatjie Gilad Ronald Jacinto, Wilson Gino Charl Vic Pandeni, Husselmann Enrique Emil, Beukes Elmarco Willmor, Karigub Franklin Dawid, Mukwilongo Aston Bassie Family, Bampton Virgil Adrian, Visagie Francois Jr Maxwell, Wellman Darryl Neville, Nel Justin Alastair, Louis Lorenzo Garcia.
  • Coach: Pedro Ronaldo Reginaldo
  • Team Manager: Stevens Collin Jeremy Neville
  • Doctor: Strong Jeremy Oliver

Namibia begin their campaign against Ghana on Friday morning at Kyadondo Rugby Club.

Ernest Akorebirungi is a rugby reporter, presenter and commentator. Since 2019, he has covered multiple rugby tournaments locally, regionally and internationally, including the African Games and two Rugby...

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