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The Namibian Rugby Union have confirmed that they will host Uruguay in a two-match test series in November. Venues for the matches have yet to be confirmed but the dates will be November 18 and 25. The news officially confirms what was originally reported by Americas Rugby News in May.
It’s an historic first for the Teros, who travel to face Namibia for the first time in their history. There has been one previous match between the countries that took place in September 2000. On that day Uruguay won by 23-12 in Montevideo.
Namibia were part of the 2017 World Rugby Nations Cup held in Montevideo but the two sides did not meet. Uruguay are currently 18th on the official World Rugby Rankings, with Namibia just behind in 21st.
A third test for Uruguay does not appear to be immediately on the cards, however they will play against the Argentina XV in the Sudamérica Rugby Cup Final on September 29 in Colonia del Sacramento. Namibia meanwhile will host the Asia Pacific Dragons invitational side for a friendly on November 4.
