US EditionZimbabwe Stuns Namibia to Qualify for Rugby World Cup for First Time Since 1991
ZIMBABWE, JUL 18 – Zimbabwe ended a 34-year Rugby World Cup absence by winning the Rugby Africa Cup final 30-28 over Namibia, securing automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament in Australia.
- Zimbabwe secured a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup by narrowly overcoming Namibia with a 30-28 victory in the final match of the Rugby Africa Cup held on Saturday.
- Zimbabwe's victory ended a 36-year absence from the tournament, with their last appearance in 1991, as Namibia narrowly missed out on direct qualification.
- With 20 minutes remaining, Zimbabwe held a 30-16 advantage before Namibia responded with two tries and narrowly missed a last-minute penalty from halfway to reduce the deficit.
- Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah noted that many question why only Namibia has traditionally qualified, highlighting resource gaps and infrastructure challenges across more than 40 member nations.
- Zimbabwe will join defending champion South Africa in the expanded 24-team World Cup, which Australia will host in 2027, while Namibia faces a play-off to still qualify.
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