MARSEILLE, France - Namibia received double the number of yellow and red cards than they scored tries at the Rugby World Cup in France, but coach Allister Coetzee believes it has been a “step forward” for a side still seeking a first win at the global showpiece event.

Namibia’s long wait for a World Cup win since their debut in 1999 now stretches to a record 26 matches, all defeats, as they blew a chance for victory in their final Pool A fixture on Wednesday when they let a 20-12 halftime lead over Uruguay slip.