Rugby prospects look good – Wacca Former senior national rugby team lock Wacca Kazombiaze believes that Namibian rugby is finally taking a bigger step towards achieving great things.Kazombiaze feels the fact that the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has brought in international expertise is a sign that the union is trying harder to improve the game.
Welsh and Irish internationals have been in Namibia for the past two weeks, working on improving various aspects of the game.
“I believe that credit has to be given to the rugby union for bringing in people that have so much expertise.
“Phil Davies is a remarkable coach and I trust that many Namibians are going to learn so much from this guy and his coaching team.
“Under Davies, Namibia has also played very beautiful rugby which we have not seen in recent years,” Kazombiaze says.
The former player says he has seen the love the Welshman has shown towards Namibia since coming here.
“The fact that these guys are so passionate about the country will help us in different aspects as far as developing rugby is concerned.
“All that they will need is the support from the rugby fraternity and I can assure you that things will be great for the country.”
Kazombiaze, who is the City of Windhoek''s sport and recreation officer, warns rugby clubs against prohibiting their players from taking part in the rugby union''s development plans.
He feels that is something that will have implications for the future of Namibian rugby players.
“There have been always concerned groups in rugby, but I honestly feel that they should consider the future of the players rather than settling scores.
“This is a time when the players must actually gain more knowledge because of the expertise which is on the ground,” Kazombiaze says.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA