Belgium vs Namibia Predictions - Namibia to see off Belgium in their Rugby World Cup qualification match

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Namibia finished runner-up at the recent Rugby Africa Cup.
Belgium defeated Canada in July
Namibia tipped to cover the handicap.

Namibia competed in the 2023 Rugby World Cup (Getty Images)

Belgium vs Namibia Predictions

Belgium vs Namibia Predictions
Head to Head
Belgium Form
Belgium Team News & Injuries
Namibia Form
Namibia Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Belgium have been playing decent rugby in recent outings. Namibia will be out for redemption after having just missed out on automatic qualification for the Rugby World Cup.

Namibia have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Namibia have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
Belgium have won 4 of their last 5 games.
Belgium have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

Head to Head

Belgium and Namibia will meet for the first time in a competitive match.

The Sevens Stadium in Dubai is the host venue for this Rugby World Cup qualifying match.

Belgium Form

Belgium contested two matches during their tour of North America in July, losing 36-17 to the USA before beating Canada 25-18.

Before that, Belgium finished fifth overall at the 2025 Rugby Europe Championship, beating the Netherlands 31-10 in the playoffs.

Belgium have shown solid form in recent matches but face a tricky test against Namibia, a side that has competed more regularly against Tier 1 nations.

Belgium Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Charlesty Berguet, Basile van Parys, Bruno Vliegen, Alexandre Raynier, Vincent Tauzia, Jean-Baptiste de Clerq, Maxime Jadot, Seppe Verelst, Gillian Benoy, Maurice Fromont, Maximilien Hendrickx, Jérémie Brasseur, Toon Deceuninck, Jean-Maurice Decubber, Felipe Geraghty, Lucas Rassinfosse, William van Bost.

Backs: Julien Berger, Isaac Montoisy, Timothé Rifon, Hugo de Francq, Matias Remue, Florian Remue, Jens Torfs, Maxime Vacquier, Robin Wedlake, Dazzy Cornez, Lucas Michiels, Ervin Muric, Siméon Soenen, Thomas Wallraf.

Namibia Form

Namibia played against Zimbabwe in the final of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup for an automatic place in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but narrowly lost 30-28.

Before that, Namibia defeated Senegal 55-17 in the quarter-finals and Algeria 21-7 in the semi-finals of the competition.

Namibia featured at the previous Rugby World Cup and would have gained experience during that tournament, giving them the edge to secure victory against Belgium.

Namibia Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Otja Auala, Joshua Bester, Aranos Coetzee, Gianluca Savoldelli, Haitembu Shikufa, Armand Combrinck, Louis van der Westhuizen, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Max Katjijeko, Tiaan de Klerk, Adriaan Ludick, Johan Retief, Adriaan Booysen, Wian Conradie, Prince Gaoseb, Riaan Grové, Johan Luttig.

Backs: AJ Kearns, TC Kisting, Jacques Theron, Cliven Loubser, André van der Berg, Danco Burger, Johan Deysel, Divan Rossouw, JG Greyling, Jürgen Meyer, Aston Mukwiilongo, Jay-Cee Nel, Danie van der Merwe.