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Namibia retain Rugby Africa Gold Cup title

Namibia coach Phil Davies (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Namibia turned on the style in the second half to beat Kenya 45-7 at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday to retain their Rugby Africa Golf Cup title.

In yesterday's other match, Tunisia provided the shock of the tournament so far when they beat Zimbabwe 31-23 in Harare.

Phil Davies' side scored two converted tries in the first half for a 14-0 halftime lead, before adding another four in the second half to successfully defend their crown. Kenya could only manage a single score through Moses Amusala in the second half.

Kenya were quite competitive in the first half, but couldn't take advantage of a few scoring opportunities. Namibia opened the scoring through David Philander, before Chrysander Botha added a second. Both tries were converted by Cliven Loubser.

Loubser then scored Namibia's third try early in the second half, before also adding the extras for JC Greyling's try.

Kenya, who were outmuscled throughout the match, finally got on the scoreboard when Amusala crossed the line. His try was converted by Isaac Adimo.

Philander added his second try of the game later, before Lesley Klim rounded off the scoring to help Namibia end of their campaign unbeaten.