CNN —Namibia has always been an underdog at the Rugby World Cup.
Facing host Australia in Adelaide, Namibia was beaten 142-0, the largest winning margin in Rugby World Cup history.
“But what an occasion just to be at a World Cup, no matter what the score was.
David Davies/PA Images/Getty Images‘What chance did we have?’Expectations were realistic amongst the Namibian squad heading into the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty ImagesIn the end, the margin of the defeat of 142 points was a record for a Rugby World Cup match.
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