The 28-man squad is currently putting in the work as they gear up for the tournament, which runs from April 18th to 29th.
Coach Coetzee expressed his confidence in the team's progress, stating they are "on the right track" and satisfied with the selected players. Coetzee has set a clear target for the team, which is to win their opening match. Namibia kicks off their campaign against Kenya on Saturday, April 20th.
The Namibia Rugby Union made an announcement on Monday regarding the selection of their squad for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup.
As the highly anticipated 2023 Rugby World Cup approaches in a mere three weeks, the Namibia Rugby Union officially unveiled their final roster to represent the nation at this prestigious tournament, marking their seventh consecutive participation.
After two consecutive defeats, the Welwitschias will face the Valke this weekend in Windhoek.
Despite the recorded losses, the coaches are still happy with the progress being made over the last few weeks.
The Welwitschias have started the season with two losses, but the coaches are nevertheless happy with the progress made. NRU Director of Rugby Allister Coetzee states that the building process will take time.
The Namibia Rugby Union received four brand new vehicles from Pupkewitz Nissan to cater to the Union's transport needs. The twelve-months sponsorship handover was done at the union's office on Wednesday.
Receiving the vehicles was the NRU CEO Petrie Theron, who applauded the partnership during a crucial year for the Rugby Union and they are preparing for the world cup.
The Welwitschias lost their opening November tour game against Spain, which was played in Madrid on Saturday.
The boys in blue found themselves trailing 12 -0 before fullback Cliven Loubser crossed the whitewash, converting his own try from in-front of the post.
