{"id":54823,"date":"2023-09-29T16:09:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T16:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibias-rugby-world-cup-campaign-ends-with-defeat-to-uruguay"},"modified":"2023-09-29T16:24:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T16:24:30","slug":"namibias-rugby-world-cup-campaign-ends-with-defeat-to-uruguay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/namibias-rugby-world-cup-campaign-ends-with-defeat-to-uruguay","title":{"rendered":"Namibia\u2019s Rugby World Cup campaign ends with defeat to Uruguay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Namibia\u2019s Rugby World Cup campaign came to an end on Wednesday with a 36-26 defeat to Uruguay in Lyon.<\/p>\n

The Welwitschias led 20-12 at half-time after scoring tries through wingers Gerswin Mouton and JC Greyling in the opening 11 minutes. However, they could not sustain the challenge in the second half, as Uruguay scored four tries to secure a bonus-point victory.<\/p>\n

Uruguay fullback Baltazar Amaya scored two tries in the second half, while hooker German Kessler, scrumhalf Santiago Arata and winger Bautista Basso also crossed the line. Felipe Berchesi kicked four penalties and two conversions to complete the scoring for Los Teros.<\/p>\n

Namibia were reduced to 14 men in the second half after prop Johan Coetzee was yellow-carded. They also received yellow cards for captain Tjiuee Uanivi and replacement front row Desiderius Sethie, who was later sent off for a dangerous tackle.<\/p>\n

Despite the defeat, Namibia can take some heart from their performance. They showed great spirit and determination to lead at half-time, and they pushed Uruguay all the way until the end.<\/p>\n

However, their ill-discipline ultimately cost them dear. They conceded four yellow cards and a red card, and they were unable to match Uruguay\u2019s intensity in the second half.<\/p>\n

Namibia coach Dave Rennie said he was proud of his team\u2019s performance, despite the defeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe played really well in the first half, but we just couldn\u2019t sustain it in the second half,\u201d he said. \u201cUruguay were a good team, and they took their chances.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe conceded a few too many penalties, and we had a few players yellow-carded, which didn\u2019t help. But I\u2019m proud of the boys for the way they played. They gave everything they had.\u201d<\/p>\n

Namibia captain Tjiuee Uanivi said he was disappointed with the result, but he was proud of his team\u2019s effort.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe played really well in the first half, but we just made too many mistakes in the second half,\u201d he said. \u201cUruguay were a good team, and they capitalized on our mistakes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m disappointed with the result, but I\u2019m proud of the boys for the way they played. They gave everything they had.\u201d<\/p>\n

Namibia\u2019s Rugby World Cup campaign may be over, but they can take some heart from their performance against Uruguay. They showed that they are capable of competing at the highest level, and they will be looking to build on this for future tournaments.<\/p>\n

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