Welwitschias dominate EP Kings

The Windhoek Draught Welwitschias won their first match of the Currie Cup First Division after beating visitors EP Kings.The visitors went out guns blazing in the first minutes of the game, testing the home side's defence. They received an early penalty from scrumhalf Sonwabo Majola after Adel de Klerk was sent to the sin bin in the 10th minute.The Welwitschias did not allow that to deter them and hit back within minutes with the first try of the game from number 8 Christo van der Merwe, which was converted by flyhalf Theuns Kotze, who had brought the right boots to the match.But the visiting side came back with an excellent run by right wing Riaan Arends who dived over in the corner to help his side regain the lead. Majola, their scrumhalf, was not as lucky as Kotze and missed the conversion from a tight angle, much to the disappointment of his teammates who were working hard to play catch-up to Namibia.The Welwitschias again gained momentum when De Klerk returned to the field and helped his side with a build-up which led to them scoring another try.Kotze was again accurate with his conversion and then proceeded to add three penalties to help his side to a comfortable 15-point advantage at the break as they enjoyed a 23-8 lead, much to the enjoyment of the supporters who had gathered to cheer their team on.In the second half of the match, flank Rohan Kitshoff ran through the EP Kings defence and scored a try, allowing Kotze yet another simple job of converting the try. Namibia's Thomasau Forbes stormed through the visitors' defence moments later, and again scored a try, making their job for the day very easy.Zingisa April responded with another try for EP Kings beat several defenders with some great footwork after the kick-off to score, giving his team some momentum. Majola converted the try to reduce the lead to 22 points.The visitors attempted to come back but the Welwitschias held on to their lead.After the match their captain Andile Joh said that the Namibian side played a more physical game and used their height advantage well. “We tried to play a high-tempo game but could not keep up. We have very young players in the team, unlike our opponents,” he said. Rohan Kitschoff, the captain of the local side, said they were ecstatic with the win. “We knew that it would not be an easy win. We are a developing team and the win is very great for our morale. We will again work hard next weekend,” he said.Lesley Klim of the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias received the Man of the Match award.The victory lifts the Welwitschias up to fourth spot with seven points while EP Kings remain rock-bottom on two points.Namibia will face Hino Valke on 9 September at the Hage Geingob Stadium.LIMBA MUPETAMI

Welwitschias dominate EP Kings

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Namibian Sun 2026-11-10

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