Namibia head coach has unveiled his matchday 23 to face Belgium in a crucial World Cup qualifier match set for Friday evening.
Captain Louis van der Westhuizen will lead the team from the front row, where he is joined by Otja Auala and Haitembu Shikufa.
The second row has Adriaan Ludick partnering Tiaan de Klerk, while Wian Conradie, Max Katjijeko, and Adriaan Booysen complete the loose forward trio.
In the backs, Helarius Kisting gets the nod at scrum-half with Andre van der Berg taking charge at fly-half.
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The midfield combination sees vice-captain Danco Burger link up with Johan Deysel.
The back three features JC Greyling and Divan Rossouw on the wings, with Jay-Cee Nel starting at fullback.
The replacements’ bench includes Torsten van Jaarsveld, Gianluca Savoldelli, Aranos Coetzee, Johan Retief, Prince !Gaoseb, Johan Luttig, Jacques Theron, and Cliven Loubser.
The match kicks off at 19:30 UAE time (17:30 Namibian time).
Namibia vs Belgium squad
- Otja Auala
- Louis van der Westhuizen (C)
- Haitembu Shikufa
- Adriaan Ludick
- Tiaan de Klerk
- Wian Conradie
- Max Katjijeko
- Adriaan Booysen
- Helarius Kisting
- Andre van der Berg
- JC Greyling
- Danco Burger (VC)
- Johan Deysel
- Divan Rossouw
- Jay-Cee Nel
Substitutes
Torsten van Jaarsveld, Gianluca Savoldelli, Aranos Coetzee, Johan Retief, Prince !Gaoseb, Johan Luttig, Jacques Theron, Cliven Loubser
