Belgium Defeated Namibia in U20 Challenger
Belgium secured a dominant 47-22 victory over Namibia during the World Rugby U20 Challenger tournament held in Santiago, Chile.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Other Sports
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Belgium remained undefeated in the tournament after scoring seven tries to defeat Namibia 47-22. Namibia finished in last place in pool B following the loss, which followed previous defeats to Canada and Portugal.
Why it matters
The outcome determines the placement path for both teams as they head into the final scheduled matches of the tournament. Belgium now advances to the cup final while Namibia prepares to compete for seventh place.
Belgium secured seven tries in the win, while Namibia managed three tries throughout the match. Flyhalf William Beukes played all 80 minutes for his side, contributing two conversions and one penalty.
The players
William Beukes
He is a flyhalf who played the full 80 minutes for his team and successfully scored two conversions and one penalty.
Jayden Jansen
He is a player for Namibia who was sent to the sin bin during the match against Belgium.
The details
Belgium maintained consistent control of the set pieces, though the team committed at least three knock-ons following Namibia's kick-offs. Namibia player Jayden Jansen served time in the sin bin during the match, which saw a halftime score of 26-15.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: Namibia and Hong Kong China are scheduled for their playoff match.
October 12, 2026: Belgium is set to play Chile in the cup final.
Season Trajectory
This victory keeps Belgium undefeated in the World Rugby U20 Challenger tournament, directly positioning them for a spot in the cup final. Conversely, the loss leaves Namibia at the bottom of their pool, relegating them to the seventh-place playoff match.
Belgium successfully earned a berth in the cup final, while Namibia is relegated to the seventh-place playoff bracket. The match results finalize the pool B standings ahead of the final tournament fixtures.
The takeaway
Belgium leveraged superior set-piece control to secure their spot in the final match of the tournament. Teams looking to improve their standings in future iterations must focus on minimizing turnover errors, such as the knock-ons that hindered Belgium despite their win.
What happens next
Namibia will play Hong Kong China in the seventh-place playoff on October 12, 2026. On the same day, Belgium will compete against Chile in the cup final.
Further reading
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