Russia won the forward battle, scoring some tries with impressive driving mauls, while they also displayed some fine running rugby with their backs scoring four of the tries.
Russia dominated from the start against Namibia, and led 19-6 at half time, eventually running in seven tries to Namibia's two.
Russias try scorers were hooker Selskii, lock Ostrrikov and flanker Sychev amongst the forwards, and wing Potikhanov, centre Ostroushko, a record breaking score from full back Artemyev and substitute scrum half Dorofeev, among the backs. Fly half Kushnarev converted six of the tries for a personal tally of 12 points.
Namibia's try scorers were TC Kisting and Darryl de la Harpe, while Cliven Loubser added two penalties and PW Steenkamp two conversions.
Russia: ARTEMYEV(C) , SIMPLIKEVICH, OSTROUSHKO, GERASIMOV, POTIKHANOV, KUSHNAREV, PEROV, MOROZOV, SELSKII, PODREZOV, OSTRIKOV, GARBUZOV, GADZHIEV, SYCHEV, VAVILIN
Replacements: MATVEEV, SEKISOV, ZYKOV, PANASENKO, KHODIN, DOROFEEV, GAISIN, KONONOV
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