2007 World Cup Rugby As the lowest ranked team at the start of the 2007 World Cup, they were given no chance in their opening game of against Ireland. However, they frustrated Ireland, then the 5th ranked team in the world, and scored two tries for their narrowest world cup loss of 17-32. They were convincingly beaten in their remaining games, against France, Argentina and Georgia, respectively, to end the tournament winless.
Namibia Rugby Union
World Cup Rugby 2011 (Pool D)
Namibia Rugby Union (nicknamed the Welwitschias or Biltongboere) appears to be a relatively new team but this is only due to its gaining independance in 1990. However, previous to this it has competed, since 1916, as South West Africa.
Since independance, Namibia has played in 3 World Cup Rugby s and put up very credible performances against Tier 1 nations like Wales. Improvements continue to be made wth Namibia slowly closing the gap on it's more illustrious neighbours South Africa.