PJ Walters (rugby union)

PJ Walters (born 23 April 1993) is a Namibian rugby union player who generally plays as a wing represents Namibia internationally and currently plays for Namibian club Welwitschias. He was included in the Namibian squad as the only uncapped player in the side for the 2019 Rugby World Cup which is held in Japan for the first time and also marks his first World Cup appearance.[1] He made his international debut at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.[2]

PJ Walters
Date of birth (1993-04-23) 23 April 1993
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Welwitschias
Correct as of 22 September 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–present Namibia 1 (0)
Correct as of 22 September 2019

Career

He made his international debut for Namibia in Namibia's opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup against Italy.[3] He made it into the team as an injury replacement to Lesley Klim from the start of the match and was part of the losing side being thrashed by Italy 47-22 which also saw Namibia's 20th consecutive defeat at the World Cup.[2][4]

References
  1. "Jantjies on verge of fourth tournament". rugbyworldcup.com. Rugby World Cup. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. "Klim fitness forces Namibia into late change for Italy showdown". Eurosport. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  3. rugbybworldcup.com. "Spirited Namibia go down fighting against Italy - Rugby World Cup 2019｜ rugbyworldcup.com". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  4. "Scoring burst helps Italy to win against Namibia". euronews. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.


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