Rugby Union in Namibia
Rugby union was introduced to Namibia from South Africa in 1916. The main governing body today is the Namibia Rugby Union.
The Namibian national team are commonly known as the Welwitschia. They participate frequently at the World Cup.
Until independence, players for Namibia were also eligible to represent South Africa with Namibian born Springboks including Jan Ellis and, more recently, Percy Montgomery. Various players pursue their rugby careers in South Africa and in a number of European countries.
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