Players of Namibia react after the Asia/Africa play-off match between Namibia and United Arab Emirates for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Max Katjijeko (L) of Namibia scores a try during the Asia/Africa play-off match between Namibia and United Arab Emirates for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Riaan Grove (R) of Namibia competes for the ball during the Asia/Africa play-off match between Namibia and United Arab Emirates for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Andre Van Der Berg (R) of Namibia carries the ball during the Asia/Africa play-off match between Namibia and United Arab Emirates for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

Players of Namibia (white) and United Arab Emirates (green) vie for the ball during the Asia/Africa play-off match between Namibia and United Arab Emirates for the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)