Namibia qualifies for 2011 Rugby World Cup

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP)—Namibia qualified for a fourth straight Rugby World Cup when it beat Tunisia 22-10 and swept their two-leg African playoffs on Saturday.

Namibia won the first leg 18-13 two weeks ago, and the second was in doubt going into the second half with Tunisia leading 10-9 at Hage Geingob Stadium. But Tunisia penalized itself out of contention, and Namibia went ahead with Emile Wessels’ fourth penalty, then a converted try by No. 8 Tinus du Plessis from a counterattack.

At the World Cup in New Zealand, Namibia will play in Pool D with defending champion South Africa, Wales, Samoa and Fiji.

Namibia 22 (Tinus du Plessis try; Emile Wessels 5 penalties, conversion), Tunisia 10 (Abbes Kherfani try; Lofti Ben Msallem drop goal, conversion). HT: 9-10.