Namibia is not a big name in the rugby world. Namibia first participated in the 1999 rugby world cup. So, they have participated in the last two world cup tournaments. As one of the inexperienced side, their fans should not have any big hopes with their teams. Namibia could not yet win any rugby world cup match in their two appearances. So, it would be shocking for the fans if they have any big hopes with Namibia. Rather they can expect some impressive performances from their players. Rugby world cup 2007 will be held in France.
Namibia will be playing in Pool D where they have to face France, Argentina, Ireland and Georgia. So, Namibian fans can expect their first world cup win against Georgia. However, Georgia will also try to record their first world cup win over Namibia. So, the match will be excited for the fans of both teams. Here, I am giving the full pool stage schedule of Namibia below:
Pool D
| Date | Competing Teams | Venue | Referee |
| 9-9-2007 | Namibia vs Ireland | Bordeaux | Joël Jutge (France) |
| 16-9-2007 | Namibia vs France | Toulouse | Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
| 22-9-2007 | Namibia vs Argentina | Marseille | Stuart Dickinson (Australia) |
| 26-9-2007 | Namibia vs Georgia | Lens | Steve Walsh (New Zealand) |
Coach Hakkies Husselman included nine players who also played with him in 2003 world cup. Some of his teammates were Kees Lensing, Herman Lintvelt, Heino Senekal, Melrick Africa. Now, the question is how they will perform in the coming world cup. Hakkies Husselman said that their all and only focus was on Rugby world cup and being underdog sometimes gave some advantages.
If you are interested to know about the Namibia squad then click here.
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