The Latest: Deysel starting for Namibia against New Zealand
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 15 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):
11:10 a.m.
Johan Deysel is fit to start and captain Namibia against New Zealand in their Pool B match on Sunday in Tokyo.
Following a shoulder injury, Deysel came off the bench in Namibia’s last match, a 57-3 loss to South Africa last Saturday.
Deysel is back at inside center. He scored a try against New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup.
Namibia resembles more the lineup which lost its opener to Italy 47-22 in Fukuoka, with nine of the starting XV back.
Namibia: Johan Tromp, Lesley Klim, Justin Newman, Johan Deysel (captain), JC Greyling, Helarius Axasman Kisting, Damian Stevens; Janco Venter, Thomasau Forbes, Prince Gaoseb, Tjiuee Uanivi, PJ Van Lill, AJ De Klerk, Torsten George Van Jaarsveld, Andre Rademeyer. Reserves: Obert Nortje, Nelius Theron, Johannes Coetzee, Johan Retief, Adriaan Booysen, Eugene Jantjies, Darryl De La Harpe, Janry du Toit.