Griffons down Welwitschias

LIMBA MUPETAMIThe Down Touch Griffons defeated the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias 34-24 in their SuperSport Rugby Challenge clash yesterday afternoon.The Namibians had their hopes dashed of pulling off their first win of the tournament this season, as the home side emerged victorious at the Impala Rugby Football Club Stadium in Rustenburg.This was Namibia’s fourth SuperSport Rugby Challenge defeat this season, which would have been extra disappointing for coach Phil Davies, as his side put up a spirited performance.The Namibians opened the scoring in the second minute of the match through a Johan Tromp try, with Cliven Loubser slotting the conversion.In the sixth minute Ezrick Alexander responded with a try for the Griffons, but Yaya Juries failed with the conversion attempt.The eleventh minute saw Domma Smit scoring a try for the Griffons. Juries successfully converted this time. Jean Pretorius also put his name on the scoring sheet for the Griffons in the 15th minute, with Juries again converting successfully. The Welwitschias responded through Abel de Klerk, and yet again Loubser slotted the conversion.In the 34th minute Loubser converted a penalty attempt for his side. In the second half the Namibians kept pushing forward, with Louis van der Westhuizen scoring in the 48th minute. Loubser slotted the conversation for the Namibians.Duan Pretorius scored for the Griffons in the 59th minute, but the conversion attempt was unsuccessful. In the last minute of the match Diego Visagie converted a penalty attempt for the Griffons.The Namibians remain bottom of their pool. The Tafel Lager Griquas lead the log with 20 points, with the Pumas in second, followed by the Golden Lions.The Welwitschias will face the Leopards at the Hage Geingob Stadium this coming Saturday.

Griffons down Welwitschias

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Namibian Sun 2026-06-11

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Griffons down Welwitschias

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