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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Namibia\u2019s rugby fifteen, the Welwitschias, will be ready to match the visiting Blue Bulls Invitation XV neck-to-neck when the two sides lock horns for the Officeconomix Goodwill Cup this weekend at the Hage Geingob stadium in the capital.<\/p>\n

The match will also serve as preparation for the Welwitschias, who are still gunning for a spot at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to be held in France.<\/p>\n

Speaking to New Era Sport yesterday, Chrysander Botha who will be in charge of the team that will face the Bulls said they have already gathered great players and by tomorrow, the final squad for the weekend\u2019s clash will be selected.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are expected to have our first training session together as a team today (yesterday). We have players from across the country and everyone is ready to give their best,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Officeconomix Goodwill challenge will include various events starting with the NRU\u2019s development rugby programme or \u2018tjokker rugby\u2019 at 08h00, followed by primary school matches as well as a women\u2019s match, before the main match between the Welwitschias and Blue Bulls Invitation XV.<\/p>\n

The entrance fee is N$40 and tickets can be bought online at Web Tickets Namibia.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. Namibia\u2019s rugby fifteen, the Welwitschias, will be ready to match the visiting Blue Bulls Invitation XV neck-to-neck when the two sides lock horns for the Officeconomix Goodwill Cup this weekend at the Hage Geingob stadium in the capital. 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