Welwitschias

This article is about the Namibian representative rugby union team playing in South African domestic competitions. For the national team, see Namibia national rugby union team. For the plant found in Namibia, see Welwitschia.

Welwitschias
UnionNamibia Rugby Union
EmblemAfrican fish eagle
RegionNamibia
GroundHage Geingob Rugby Stadium (Capacity: 10,000)
Coach(es)Jaco Engels and JP Nel
CaptainEugene Jantjies
LeagueCurrie Cup First Division
1st kit
2nd kit
Official website
www.nru.com.na
Current season

The Welwitschias, currently known as the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias due to sponsorship by Namibia Breweries Limited, are a Namibian rugby union team that often participates in South African domestic competitions. As of 2021, they are regular participants in the annual Rugby Challenge tournament, having previously played in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup.

They are based in Windhoek and play their home matches in the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium. The team mainly consists of players that play club rugby for teams in Namibia and is seen as a development team for the Namibia national team.

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