WINDHOEK – Namibia is gearing up for the Benidorn Sevens tournament slated for Spain from May 24 to 29.
In preparation for the event, national trials will take place at the Hage Geingob Stadium tonight. National sevens team manager Wessel Kotze yesterday said that the team will only comprise local players because the foreign-based players who competed in the previous International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Cup will only be available for this year’s IRB World Cup in September.Two weeks after the Benidorn Sevens, the country will compete in the Safari Sevens in Kenya.Namibia last competed in the Benidorn Sevens during the late ’90s, said Kotze.NampaNational sevens team manager Wessel Kotze yesterday said that the team will only comprise local players because the foreign-based players who competed in the previous International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Cup will only be available for this year’s IRB World Cup in September.Two weeks after the Benidorn Sevens, the country will compete in the Safari Sevens in Kenya.Namibia last competed in the Benidorn Sevens during the late ’90s, said Kotze.Nampa
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