Ludick is a powerful midfielder who is known for his tenacious tackling and accurate passing. De la Harpe is a dedicated family man, and is always looking to give his best for his loved ones. After retiring from rugby, Kees started working as a civil engineer but now works as an event planner specializing in rugby tournaments and events worldwide. De la Harpe is currently 36 years old, and is still playing rugby at a high level. Member Unions. border: 1px solid; He played for Western Province in the Currie Cup and Leopards in the Vodacom Cup before turning professional in 2008. Wanderers is Windhoek's biggest sports club and host to some of the greatest events. Plato is a talented player who has a bright future ahead of him, and is sure to continue making a significant contribution to the game of rugby. Hardwick was born in Brisbane and attended Brisbane Grammar School. (Technical Advisor), , Correctas of 3 January 2019, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 15: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 12: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007present: Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. [1] Ultimately, however, the team were allowed to take part. Deysel has represented Namibia at youth level, and made his senior debut in 2011. Kotz is a fierce competitor on the rugby field and is known for his strong tackling. e.addEventListener('click', ()=>{ List of Namibian rugby players for season 2022/2023 List above is not exhaustive, only players who have a contract for the current season and for the tournaments we managed are listed. Rugby union has been played in Namibia since 1916 when it was introduced by soldiers from South Africa who had invaded the German-run colony. Of these 1, 1 (100.00%) of them are still alive today. Alcino Izaacs is a talented rugby player who is looking to continue his success in the professional leagues. Namibia Botha; Tromp (Philander, 65), D Van Wyk, Deysel, R Van Wyk; Kotze, Buitendag (Stevens, 71); Viviers (Redelinghuys, h-t), Van Jaarsveld, Coetzee, Venter (Vill, 40), Uanivi, Burger (capt),. With his powerful running and accurate passing, Damian can create opportunities for others on the field, making him an important part of any team he plays for. Steenkamp is a well-rounded player who is capable of playing at full-back or fly-half and is sure to be a key player for Welwitschias in the future. Namibia Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Namibia. During the international seasons Namibia played six games; the first of which was a 5523 win over Zimbabwe. Redelinghuys has also represented Namibia in international rugby, appearing in 34 tests and scoring 10 tries. With age on his side, Cliven hopes to represent Namibia at the international level for many years to come and continue developing as one of Africa's most promising talents Rugby Union wise. Juanita du Plessis Pop Artist Juanita du Plessis is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. Damian Stevens is a talented rugby player who represents the Western Province side. He is 1.83 m tall and weighs 102 kg. Johan Deysel is a talented rugby player who has played for a number of teams in his career. Twelve matches have followed (including a France v Italy men's Six Nations match in 2018) with an overall record of 11 wins and two defeats making it a fortress for Les Bleus. While they suffered heavy defeats by France, Fiji and Canada, they took pride in scoring an early try and being level with France after 20 minutes. Prince Gaoseb is a keen footballer and has represented Namibia at under-17 and under-20 level. That means the Rugby World Cup 2023 final on 28 October, 2023, will be the last rugby match played at the stadium until the Paris 2024 sevens tournament kicks off on 24 July. Engels has also represented South Africa at international level, playing in the 2006, 2007, and 2009 IRB World Cups. Bothma is a hard-working player who is always looking to put in a solid performance for his team. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game and contribute to his team's success. De la Harpe has made over 100 appearances for the Welwitschias, and has also played for the Free State Cheetahs, the Blue Bulls, and the Sharks. There is some debate about whether or not football cleats should be worn when playing rugby. Percy Montgomery, the graceful fullback with before-their-time flashy boots, was born in South-West Africa. Janco Venter is a hard worker and is a good defender. Kees Lensing is a retired Namibian rugby player who represented his country in 24 international matches. Thanks for the support in Namibia's journey to the World Cup and throughout the tournament. Last updated: Spain vs Namibia, 12 November 2022. They were drawn into Pool D, with South Africa, Wales, Fiji and Samoa. LATEST mens Perennial World Cup underdogs Namibia qualify for France 2023 International Rugby 10-day trial by fire set to decide final Rugby World Cup qualifier out of Africa : : (), Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Zebre Rugby, , Correctas of 22 September 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker / Number eight, Youth career, 19982002: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132014: Brakpan: 8: (15), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032007: Falcons: 91: (95), 20082011: Aurillac: 75: (30), 2012: Falcons: 9: (15), , Correctas of 27 March 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072011: Namibia: 23: (30), , Correctas of 27 March 2015. When someone compliments you, it can feel great. Izaacs joined the Boland Cavaliers in 2017 and made an immediate impact, scoring 14 tries in 14 appearances. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Club: Blues Des Sethie is a Welwitschias player who has been playing for the team since 2017. Adriaan Ludick is a talented player and is sure to have a successful career in the sport. Theuns Kotz is a utility back who has played for Griquas and Leopards in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup. He was the first Springbok player to win 100 caps and remains their all-time leading points scorer with 893 points. He first came to prominence in the Namibian national team as a scrum-half, but has also played at fly-half and fullback. He was deemed the most famous rugby forward of the 1960s by the International Rugby Hall of Fame, and was also made a New Zealand Companion . Pieter Willem Steenkamp is a 25-year-old fly-half and fullback who currently plays for Welwitschias in the Southern Hemisphere Rugby League. Chrysander Botha is a committed rugby player and is always looking to improve his skills. He has also been involved with Wales U20, coaching them to the Six Nations title in 2018. Chrysander Botha is a fullback who currently plays for Welwitschias. 00:00 / 06:32. He is currently contracted to the Sharks until the end of the 2019 season. Drotsky is married with two children. Johann Tromp is married and has two children. In 2013, Drotsky was selected in the Wallabies squad for their tour of Europe. Ludick is an experienced point guard and is a valuable member of the Boland Cavaliers side. David Philander was included in the Welwitschias squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup Hospitality will be on full display here. Position(s): Flanker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200810: Bulls: 2: (0), , Correctas of 15 July 2013, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200415: Namibia: 41: (40), , Correctas of 7 October 2015, 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20042007: Western Suburbs: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: Farul Constana: : (), 20102011: Welwitschias: 13: (21), 2012: Leopards: 6: (0), 20132014: Farul Constana: 22: (39), 2014: Bucureti Wolves: 2: (0), 2015: Dinamo Bucureti: 9: (50), 2016present: Welwitschias: 19: (61), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 68: (77), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fullback, Youth career, 20102011: Pumas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Welwitschias: 14: (41), 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), 2017: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 20172020: Welwitschias: 12: (50), 2020-present: Strela: 1: (10), , Correctas of 20 June 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012present: Namibia: 40: (95), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), Position(s): Centre, Youth career, 20102012: Falcons, 2011: Old Wesley, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Old Wesley: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: Falcons: 13: (10), 20152016: Welwitschias: 6: (0), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (25), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 32: (101), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Youth career, 20102012: Namibia, 2013: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Maties: 13: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: Western Province: 4: (5), 20182020: Jersey Reds: 35: (15), 2020: Saracens: 1: (5), , Correctas of 7 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Namibia: 25: (31), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8, Current team: Aviron Bayonnais, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20052006: Stellenbosch University: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 55: (40), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), Position(s): Centre, Current team: Colomiers, Youth career, 20112012: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132016: NWU Pukke: 18: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Leopards XV: 6: (5), 20142016: Leopards: 22: (146), 20172018: Sharks: 4: (5), 20172018: Sharks XV: 8: (7), 2018: Sharks (Currie Cup): 3: (5), 2018: Colomiers: 30: (5), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 24: (45), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fly-half, Current team: Dinamo Bucureti, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 11: (7), 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), 2022: Dinamo Bucureti: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Namibia: 8: (14), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), Position(s): Flanker / Number 8, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Cornish Pirates: : (), 20082010: Rotherham Titans: : (), 2011: Welwitschias: 8: (15), 20112013: Wasps: 10: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: London Scottish: 7: (10), 2016: Welwitschias: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062016: Namibia: 53: (45), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, Position(s): Utility back, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: NWU Pukke: 16: (96), 20112012: UJ [note 1]: 15: (107), 2013: Durbanville-Bellville: 3: (29), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 3: (0), 2011: Welwitschias: 2: (12), 2012: SWD Eagles: 7: (37), 20132014: Aix: 19: (187), 20142015: Bourg-en-Bresse: 13: (141), 2016: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (90), 2017: Welwitschias: 10: (98), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20112017: Namibia: 40: (430), , Correctas of 23 February 2021, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152019: Welwitschias: 32: (15), 2020: Olimpia Lions: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2008: Namibia, 20142016: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: NWU Pukke: 9: (14), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Leopards: 28: (10), 2019: Welwitschias: 2: (5), 2020: Bulls: 0: (0), 2020: Cheetahs: 1: (0), 2020: Free State Cheetahs: 22: (85), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 21: (45), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Position(s): Lock / Flank, Current team: Griquas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20182021: Leopards: 19: (5), 2022: Griquas: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Namibia U20: 8: (0), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Position(s): Hooker / Flanker, Current team: Bayonne, Youth career, 2005: Blue Bulls, 20062008: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008: UP Tuks: 8: (5), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082013: Pumas: 73: (40), 20132014: Free State XV: 8: (0), 20142017: Free State Cheetahs: 21: (5), 20142018: Cheetahs: 69: (80), 2018: Bayonne: 46: (35), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: South African Barbarians (North): 1: (0), 2014: Namibia: 28: (15), , Correctas of 26 August 2018, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20012003: Boland Cavaliers, 2006: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Durbanville-Bellville: 6: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062007: Western Province: 0: (0), 20072010: Griquas: 59: (60), 20112012: Western Province: 15: (35), 20122013: Bordeaux: 8: (0), 20132014: Stormers: 2: (0), 20132014: Western Province: 18: (30), 2016present: Welwitschias: 24: (20), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 44: (110), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre / Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152017: Welwitschias: 23: (85), 20172018: Doncaster Knights: 9: (20), 20182020: Ospreys: 2: (0), 2020present: Jersey Reds: : (), , Correctas of 20 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 11: (40), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Falcons: 3: (5), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (5), 2013: Farul Constana: 4: (0), 2015present: Welwitschias: 29: (30), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 49: (50), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Golden Lions: 7: (10), 2011: Golden Lions XV: 6: (5), 2011: Leopards: 1: (0), 20122014: Pumas: 54: (110), 20152016: Sharks: 15: (5), 2015: Toyota Verblitz: 9: (5), 20162017: Blue Bulls XV: 4: (10), 20162017: Bulls: 7: (10), 2016: Pumas: 7: (10), 20172020: Harlequins: 27: (5), , Correctas of 11 April 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: South Africa President's XV: 2: (5), 2014present: Namibia: 16: (40), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20052006: Namibia, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20122013: UJ: 16: (55), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (136), 2010: Falcons: 11: (24), 20132014: Golden Lions XV: 9: (37), 20132014: Lions: 11: (0), 2013: Golden Lions: 6: (0), 20142016: Exeter Chiefs: 6: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 5: (5), 2017: Southern Kings: 2: (0), 2017: Eastern Province Kings: 3: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 4: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008present: Namibia: 55: (215), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Wanderers: : (), 2016: Merthyr: 0: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Welwitschias: 27: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 16: (0), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019present: Boland Cavaliers: 12: (10), , Correctas of 25 August 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 5: (0), , Correctas of 21 July 2019, Competition: ODI: LA, Matches: 5: 21, Runs scored: 26: 60, Batting average: 8.66: 8.57, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 14: 14*, Balls bowled: 300: 1,038, Wickets: 8: 28, Bowling average: 37.25: 30.14, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/43: 5/43, Catches/stumpings: 0/: 4/, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Namibia Under-18, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Cahors: 13: (0), 20112013: Saint-Junien: 29: (5), 20132015: Saint Nazaire: 27: (5), 2015: Welwitschias: 2: (0), 20152017: Bobigny: 21: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 2: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 35: (5), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 7: (58), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 6: (14), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Centre, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20012007: Namibia: 26: (50), , Correctas of 5 May 2021, Position(s): centre, Current team: Pearol, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 12: (10), 2020: Pearol: : (), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, Position(s): Flank, Youth career, 20172018: Blue Bulls, , Correctas of 12 November 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Namibia Under-18: : , 2018present: Namibia: 2: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Utility back, Current team: Golden Lions, Youth career, 20092014: Namibia, 20152017: Blue Bulls, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Blue Bulls XV: 20: (27), 20162020: Blue Bulls: 16: (5), 20182020: Bulls: 36: (20), 20202022: Lions: 4: (0), 2020: Golden Lions: 3: (10), , Correctas of 16 September 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Namibia Under-20: 4: (15), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, Position(s): Winger, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Spotswood United: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Welwitschias: 3: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (35), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082017: Namibia: 30: (50), , Correctas of 18 November 2017, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Rebels, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: UWA: 92: (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142017: Perth Spirit: 27: (30), 20162017: Force: 19: (10), 2018: Rebels: 58: (15), 20182019: Melbourne Rising: 11: (15), , Correctas of 30 May 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Australia 'A' Schools: : , 2017: Australia: 2: (0), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 27 November 2022, Position(s): Wing, Fullback, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19821984: Orange Free State: 24: (), 19851989: South West Africa: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19901994: Namibia: 27: (114), Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004: Free State Cheetahs Academy: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062015: Namibia: 50: (25), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), Position(s): Prop, Youth career, 19992002: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032004: Leopards: 40: (30), 2005: Boland Cavaliers: 22: (20), 20062010: Bulls: 40: (10), 20062010: Blue Bulls: 67: (30), 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), 2013: Southern Kings: 4: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 6: (0), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 2011: South African Kings: 3: (5), 20132015: Namibia: 15: (5), , Correctas of 11 October 2015, 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: US Montauban, Youth career, 2012: Brive, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20092012: United Rugby Club: : (), 2017: Glasgow Hawks: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Brive: 10: (5), 2016: Sharks XV: 5: (0), 20162017: Glasgow Warriors: 5: (0), 20172019: London Scottish: 31: (15), 20192021: RC Massy: 17: (10), 2021present: US Montauban: 34: (0), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 31: (11), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, Position(s): Scrum-half, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Namibia: 2: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2006: Western Province, 20082009: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: NWU Pukke: 8: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 11: (0), 20102012: Racing Mtro: 12: (0), 20122015: Brive: 62: (0), 2016present: Cheetahs: 74: (0), 2016: Free State XV: 4: (5), 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), 2022: Bath: 5: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006: South Africa Under-18: : , 2015present: Namibia: 22: (5), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Western Province, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Winger / Fullback, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Youth career, 20092010: Namibia, 20122014: Sharks, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Sharks XV: 14: (5), 2016: Blue Bulls XV: 11: (15), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (10), 2017: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (15), , Correctas of 28 May 2018, Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: South Africa, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851991: SARU: : (), 19921996: Eastern Province: : (), Teams coached, Years: Team, 19961997: Eastern Province, (assistant), 1998: Emerging Springboks, 1999: Vodacom All-Stars, 2000: Sharks, (assistant), 2000: South Africa U23, 2000: South Africa, (assistant), 2000: South Africa 'A', 20012003: Mighty Elephants, 20042007: South Africa, (assistant), 20052006: Cats, (backline coach), 20082009: Stormers, (backline coach), 20082015: Western Province, 20102015: Stormers, 20152016: Kobelco Steelers, 20162018: South Africa, 20182020: Canon Eagles, 2021: Rugby Rovigo, 2021: Namibia, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 20182021: Leopards: 14: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 7: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, Position(s): Prop, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Welwitschias: 27: (10), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Namibia: 28: ((10)), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 198295: Llanelli RFC: 350: (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851995: Wales: 46: (21), Teams coached, Years: Team, 199606, 2020, 200608, 200809, 200810, 201012, 20122014, 201415, 201416, 20152019, 2017, 201718, 2018: Leeds Tykes, Scarlets, Cardiff (Asst. 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