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Takudzwa Chitsiga in Harare and Timo Shihepo in Windhoek
THE Namibia Rugby Union will allow free entrance to all children Under-18 for a crucial Africa Gold Cup match against Zimbabwe today.

Namibia crushed Senegal 95-0 last week, their second win in the campaign, after they also got the better of Tunisia 53-7.

The hosts have been dominant over the Zimbabweans and last year Namibia won the corresponding match 60-22, running in nine tries in the process.

In 2015, Namibia thrashed Zimbabwe 80-6 in their final match before the 2015 World Cup.

According to the Namibian.com the side have retained most of last year’s players.

“Of last year’s starting line-up against Zimbabwe, 12 of the 15 are still in the squad, but they are being kept on their toes by the newcomers who have taken their chances and performed well.

“The Namibian selectors on Thursday announced the team, which shows four changes from the team that beat Senegal.

“Shaun du Preez replaces Louis van der Westhuizen at hooker; eighthman Wian Conradie comes in for Adriaan Booysen; Gino Wilson replaces Johann Tromp at left wing; and JC Greyling replaces Justin Newman at centre,” it reported.

Namibia captain, Rohan Kitshoff urged his teammates to move on from their emphatic 95-0 win over Senegal and turn their focus on the upcoming matches against Zimbabwe and Kenya.