Namibia Cup plans 'in chaos'

Namibia's preparations for next month's World Cup in Australia were described yesterday by their coach as "chaotic".

New Zealand-born Dave Waterston, a member of the Springboks' technical coaching staff when they won the 1995 World Cup, said the team were in a difficult position.

"Our preparation is chaotic to be blunt. We've got problems. We haven't got money and we had to cancel our original training camp which was going to be in South Africa for six weeks.

"The IRB regards us as a developed nation so they throw money at Zimbabwe and Tunisia, but not at us."

Several players are also believed to be trying to withdraw from the squad to continue earning their living at provincial teams in South Africa.