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Source: Photosport
Namibia has won the battle for the Africa 1 qualification spot for Rugby World Cup 2011 after defeating Tunisia over a two-match series with an aggregate score of 40-23.
The sides met two weeks ago in Tunis, where Namibia claimed a narrow victory, defeating the home side 18-13.
The second leg of their challenge took place on Saturday on Namibian homesoil in Windhoek where they defeated the visitors 22-10.
Namibia's qualification now completes Pool D which includes Fiji, Samoa, South Africa and Wales.
"Our warmest congratulations go to Namibia on their qualification for RWC 2011. The completed line up for Pool D is very strong and will provide some exciting matches in 2011. In particular, I am looking forward to Namibia's match against their African neighbours, South Africa," Rugby NZ CEO Martin Snedden said.
In their first match on September 10, Namibia will face tenth-ranked Fiji at Rotorua International Stadium. They will remain in Rotorua for their second Pool Match on September 14 against Samoa.
Namibia have competed in the past three Rugby World Cup tournaments and are currently ranked 22nd in the International Rugby Board (IRB) World Rankings.
Their qualification makes them the 16th team to join RWC 2011, leaving four more spots to be contested prior to 2011 - Europe 1, Europe 2, Asia 1 and the Play-off winner.
