Minnows facing extra obstacles

YOU’D think the Rugby World Cup organisers would make life easier for Namibia, one of the tournament’s minnows.

Instead they place logistical obstacles in front of the Africans, having already paired them in a nightmare pool alongside three top six nations.

Namibia are based in Marseille but have to travel three hours a day for double sessions in the gym and training ground and, according to team coach, Hakkies Husselman, “the guys are bit down over this”.