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Namibia has confirmed that it has secured two pre-season World Cup matches, both against the same PRO14 camp.
The "Welwitschias" continue to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup with two confirmed matches scheduled before their departure for Japan in September.
The last game of Namibia was opposed to Russia at the Rugby Nations World Cup in Uruguay, where they left the tournament with an advance victory over the host country. Since returning from the Nations Cup, the 50-man preliminary team has undergone strength training and vigorous fitness training.
After ongoing discussions on the selection of a team of South African franchisees likely to play Namibia ahead of the World Cup, the Namibian Rugby Union has confirmed the participation of the Southern Kings of Guinness PRO14.
The first match will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. By that time, the official team of the Namibia World Cup was announced.
The second will take place in the coastal town of Walvis Bay at the High School Stadium in Walvis Bay on Saturday, September 7, 2019.
"We see the Southern Kings as a good opposition to the preparation. Having matches in two different cities is not only an opportunity to bring in supporters and attend the team in other parts of the country since most matches are held in Windhoek, but take the time to play in a humid climate and at sea level is an important aspect of the preparation. in Japan, "said NRU President Edward Mensah.
"We are very fortunate to have secured pre-season matches against two national teams heading to the World Cup in Japan next month," said team director Zingi Hela. ISUZU Southern Kings.
"We can now confirm that after our trip to Georgia, we have agreed with the Namibian Rugby Union that we will face its national team in two important pre-season matches that the Namibian team will use for its preparations in view of the World Cup.
"We are confident that the matches will be tough and will give us the competitiveness we are looking for for our season, and we can offer the same to Namibia before he leaves for Japan."
As part of their preparations for Pro14, the Southern Kings also face Georgia in preparation for the World Cup on Tuesday, August 27. The agreement between Namibia and the Southern Kings is beneficial for both nations, who will participate in the preparation of Namibia for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. These meetings are important for the preparation of the 2019 season. 2020 Pro14.
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