The Rugby World Cup 2023 is kicking off on September 8th, and one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is the Uruguay vs Namibia matchup on September 27th. Uruguay is ranked 17th in the world, while Namibia is ranked 21st, but both teams are always dangerous opponents, especially in a one-off match.
The match will be held at the OL Stadium in Lyon, France, which has a capacity of 59,186. The referee for the match will be Mathieu Raynal from France.
- What it is: Rugby World Cup 2023
- Matchup: Uruguay vs Namibia
- WORLD RANKING: Uruguay (17th), Namibia (21st)
- Time: 27/09/2023, 17:45 Local Time, 11:45 AM ET, 1:45 AM AEST / 4:45 PM GMT
- Stadium: OL Stadium, Lyon
How to watch Uruguay vs Namibia on TV
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on NBC. NBC is the exclusive broadcast partner for the Rugby World Cup in the United States. To watch the match on NBC, you will need a cable subscription or a live TV streaming service such as FuboTV, SlingTV, Peacock, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on ITV and S4C. ITV is the free-to-air broadcaster of the Rugby World Cup in the United Kingdom. To watch the match on ITV, you will need a TV aerial or a Freeview subscription. S4C is a Welsh-language TV channel that will also be broadcasting the match live. To watch the match on S4C, you will need a TV aerial or a Freeview subscription in Wales.
In Australia, the match will be broadcast live on Stan Sport. Stan Sport is a subscription-based streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. To watch the match on Stan Sport, you will need a subscription.
In South Africa, the match will be broadcast live on SUPERSPORT and SABC Sport. SUPERSPORT is a subscription-based satellite TV provider that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. SABC Sport is the free-to-air broadcaster of the Rugby World Cup in South Africa. To watch the match on SABC Sport, you will need a TV aerial or a Freeview subscription.
In Ireland, the match will be broadcast live on RTE and VIRGIN. RTE is the free-to-air broadcaster of the Rugby World Cup in Ireland. To watch the match on RTE, you will need a TV aerial or a Freeview subscription. VIRGIN is a cable and broadband provider that also offers live TV streaming services. To watch the match on VIRGIN, you will need a subscription.
In Uruguay, the match will be broadcast live on ESPN LATIN AMERICA. ESPN LATIN AMERICA is a subscription-based streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. To watch the match on ESPN LATIN AMERICA, you will need a subscription.
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How to watch Uruguay vs Namibia online
In the United States, the match will be streamed live on Peacock. Peacock is a subscription-based streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. To watch the match on Peacock, you will need a subscription.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be streamed live on ITVX. ITVX is a free-to-watch streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. To watch the match on ITVX, you will need to create an account.
In Japan, the match will be streamed live on DAZAN. DAZAN is a subscription-based streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of sports, including rugby. To watch the match on DAZAN, you will need a subscription.
Selected matches will also be streamed live on RUGBYPASS TV. RUGBYPASS TV is a subscription-based streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of a variety of rugby matches, including Rugby World Cup matches. To watch the match on RUGBYPASS TV, you will need a subscription.
For more tv streaming service listings, visit: Rwcglobally
Lineups
Uruguay: Baltazar Amaya, Bautista Basso, Felipe Arcos Perez, Andres Vilaseca, Nicolas Freitas, Felipe Etcheverry, Santiago Arata, Carlos Deus, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Ardao, Manuel Leindekar, Felipe Aliaga, Diego Arbelo, German Kessler, Mateo Sanguinetti.
Replacements: Guillermo Pujadas, Facundo Gattas, Reinaldo Piussi, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Eric Dosantos, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Berchesi, Juan Manuel Alonso
Namibia: Cliven Loubser, Gerswin Mouton, Alcino Izaacs, Danco Burger, JC Greyling, Tiaan Swanepoel, Damien Stevens, Richard Hardwick, Tjiuee Uanivi, Prince Gaoseb, Tiaan De Klerk, Adriaan Ludick, Johan Coetzee, Torsten Van Jaarsveld, Jason Benade.
Replacements: Louis van der Westhuizen, Desiderius Sethie, Haitembu Shifuka, PJ Van Lill, Max Katjijeko, Adriaan Booysen, Jacques Theron, Andre van der Bergh.
Preview of the Uruguay vs Namibia match
Namibia is gearing up for their final appearance at Rugby World Cup 2023, which will take place at the OL Stadium on Wednesday. They are still on the hunt for their first elusive victory to break their tournament losing streak.
This tournament has been quite challenging for the Welwitschias. So far, they’ve managed to score only 11 points in their three matches against Italy, New Zealand, and France while conceding a total of 219 points. However, as they bid farewell to their fans and competitors in France, they are determined to make a statement.
In preparation for their last match, head coach Allister Coetzee has implemented seven personnel changes in the starting XV compared to their previous game against France. Among these changes, four are in the forward pack, and three are in the back-line. Johan Coetzee and Gerswin Mouton will be the only two players who have started all four matches, while Tjiuee Uanivi will lead the team as captain for the fifth time.
Standing in their path is Uruguay, a team that has given both France and Italy a run for their money in their two previous matches. They nearly upset France in Lille and even held a 17-7 lead against Italy at halftime.
Coach Esteban Meneses has made four changes to his starting XV since their last match, where they faced a 38-17 loss against Italy. Diego Arbelo takes the place of Ignacio Peculo in the front-row, Carlos Deus steps in for Manuel Diana in the back-row, and Bautista Basso replaces Gaston Mieres on the right wing. Additionally, Felipe Arcos Perez is set to make his Rugby World Cup debut, filling in for Tomas Inciarte in the midfield.
