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Welwitschias

Also known as: The Welwitschias

Welwitschias — rugby club where former Namibian international winger Johan Corné Greyling played.

2023-05-242026-06-25

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Welwitschias narrowly lost 36-26 to Uruguay at 2023 Rugby World Cup

    Source

    Greyling's other significant try came in probably Namibia's best showing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they narrowly lost 36-26 to Uruguay after trailing 20-12 at half-time.

    ‘Get up and go again’
  3. July 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Welwitschias posted an emphatic 86-29 victory against the UAE in Uganda on Saturday

    Source

    Namibia's 2027 Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after the Welwitschias posted an emphatic 86-29 victory against the UAE in Uganda on Saturday.

    Namibia still in the hunt
  5. The Namibian

    Welwitschias won 86-29 over UAE in Africa/Asia play-off

    Source

    Jacques Burger promised that his Namibia side "can be so much better" after they booked a place in November's Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai with a clinical 86-29 win over UAE in the Africa/Asia play-off to keep their dream of an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance alive.

    Burger promises better after Namibia book Dubai berth with convincing play-off win over UAE
  6. June 2025
  7. The Namibian

    Gerswin Mouton made nine Test appearances for the Welwitschias, starting in 2022.

    Source

    Mouton, who can also slot in at centre, made the first of his nine Test appearances for the Welwitschias in 2022 before scoring twice at the World Cup in France a year later.

    Namibia's Mouton eyes Top 14 ‘dream' with Grenoble
  8. March 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Welwitschias halfback pairing is Jacques Theron and Denzo Bruwer

    Source

    Besides their usual powerful pack of forwards, they also have a potent backline where the Welwitschias halfback pairing of Jacques Theron and Denzo Bruwer is decisive in attack and defence – Theron with his nippy service and quick breaks, and Bruwer with his booming boot and accurate kicking.

    Big encounters in store in Rugby Premier League
  10. The Namibian

    Danco Burger is Welwitschias captain

    Source

    Alongside them they have Welwitschias captain Danco Burger and the upcoming Danie van der Merwe at centre, while another up and coming centre Natie Janse van Rensburg didnt even make the starting 15 against Falcons.

    Big encounters in store in Rugby Premier League
  11. February 2025
  12. The Namibian

    Welwitschias opened their journey towards a 2027 World Cup qualifying spot with a 54-24 defeat to the Boland Cavaliers

    Source

    The Welwitschias' journey towards a 2027 World Cup qualifying spot opened with a sobering 54-24 defeat to the Boland Cavaliers on Saturday.

    Hard work ahead for Welwitschias
  13. March 2024
  14. The Namibian

    former Welwitschias captain Jacques Burger made appearances for Namibian national team as 46-cap player

    Source

    The former Bulls star made 46 appearances for the Namibian national team, while boasting a solid 40 points at international level.

    Ex-rugby captain teaches youngsters to chase their dreams
Sport

Johan Corné Greyling reflects on Namibian rugby career

The News

Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.

29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 29 May

  1. Johan Corné Greyling reflects on Namibian rugby career

    Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 2 May

  1. Former Namibia U20 rugby player dies in Erongo car accident

    Graham April, a 30-year-old former Namibia U20 rugby player and Unam Rugby Club member, died in a head-on car collision between Karibib and Usakos in Erongo region on Friday. The accident involved three vehicles; the driver of the vehicle that was overtaking was killed on the spot, and four passengers and a driver in another vehicle sustained multiple injuries.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian

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