Namibia Welwitschias have named their squad for the upcoming match against Uganda, scheduled for June 14, 2025, at Walvis Bay Private High School.
The squad features Otja Auala, Haitembu Shikufa, and Armand Combrinck in the front row. The second row includes locks Oliver Kurz and Johan Luttig. Captain Prince !Goaseb starts on the blindside flank, with Max Katjijeko on the openside and Adriaan Booysen at number eight.
Jacques Theron will start at scrum-half, while Godwin Silvanus takes up the fly-half role. The midfield pairing consists of vice-captain Danco Burger and Alcino Isaacs.
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The back three includes Quirione Majiedt, Jurgen Meyer, and Asaton Mukwiilongo.
On the bench are Gerhard Thirion, Jason Benade, Sidney Halupé, Riaan Grove, Peter Diergaardt, AJ Kearns, Danie van der Merwe, Manfred Garoeb, and Owen Havanga.
Following this fixture, Namibia will face the Pumas on June 21 and conclude their preseason with a test match against Italy.
Namibia Welwitschias squad
1. Otja Auala
2. Armand Combrinck
3. Haitembu Shikufa
4. Oliver Kurz
5. Johan Luttig
6. Prince !Goaseb (C)
7. Max Katjijeko
8. Adriaan Booysen
9. Jacques Theron
10. Godwin Silvanis
11. Quirione Majiedt
12. Danco Burger (VC)
13. Alcino Isaacs
14. Jurgen Meyer
15. Asaton Mukwiilongo
*Substitution:*
Gerhard Thirion
Jason Benade
Sidney Halupé
Riaan Grove
Peter Diergaardt
AJ Kearns
Danie VD Merwe
Manfred Garoeb
Owen Havanga
*Traveling Sub:*
Andre VD Berg
