United face Wanderers
A Kudus and Walvis Bay match will feature in a weekend where Rehoboth FC and Reho Falcon meet.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
The Namibia Rugby Union Premier League resumes today with Trustco United playing fierce rivals Wanderers at the United grounds at 20:00.
The fixture has never failed to impress as both clubs have always played impressive rugby when they met over the years.
The home team is currently lingering in fifth position on the log with 18 points.
The visitors are well ahead on points seeing that they stand in second position after having registered 29 points in the season.
United will be boasting with confidence in view of the fact that they trounced Rehoboth 61-19 in their last game before the season break.
Wanderers are also riding on a wave of success after they cruised past Kudus in their last game.
The game promises to produce thrilling rugby as both teams attempt to make the best out of their season.
The home side will have the advantage since they will be playing on a field they know so well.
On paper, the Wanderers squad looks the stronger of the two as they contain players with wealth of experience.
United coach Jood Opperman expressed optimism that his club will come out victorious in the contest.
The coach felt that his club has been improving thought and are fit for the match.
“The boys are very excited about the game and that will definitely give us something to cheer about.
“We had a very difficult start to the season, but I think the time is now that we gain momentum,” Opperman said.
He added that, “this is a game that we have to win if we want to keep our fans happy.
“Wanderers are a very strong team and we respect that, but we are not going to be intimidated on our home ground.”
In other action, Walvis Bay will entertain Kudus in a coastal derby tomorrow.
Unam FC will play Western Suburbs at the campus field, while Rehoboth FC take on Reho Falcon in another derby over the weekend.
The Namibia Rugby Union Premier League resumes today with Trustco United playing fierce rivals Wanderers at the United grounds at 20:00.
The fixture has never failed to impress as both clubs have always played impressive rugby when they met over the years.
The home team is currently lingering in fifth position on the log with 18 points.
The visitors are well ahead on points seeing that they stand in second position after having registered 29 points in the season.
United will be boasting with confidence in view of the fact that they trounced Rehoboth 61-19 in their last game before the season break.
Wanderers are also riding on a wave of success after they cruised past Kudus in their last game.
The game promises to produce thrilling rugby as both teams attempt to make the best out of their season.
The home side will have the advantage since they will be playing on a field they know so well.
On paper, the Wanderers squad looks the stronger of the two as they contain players with wealth of experience.
United coach Jood Opperman expressed optimism that his club will come out victorious in the contest.
The coach felt that his club has been improving thought and are fit for the match.
“The boys are very excited about the game and that will definitely give us something to cheer about.
“We had a very difficult start to the season, but I think the time is now that we gain momentum,” Opperman said.
He added that, “this is a game that we have to win if we want to keep our fans happy.
“Wanderers are a very strong team and we respect that, but we are not going to be intimidated on our home ground.”
In other action, Walvis Bay will entertain Kudus in a coastal derby tomorrow.
Unam FC will play Western Suburbs at the campus field, while Rehoboth FC take on Reho Falcon in another derby over the weekend.
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