Africa reps to get World Rugby U20 Trophy underway

Africa’s representatives at the World Rugby U20 Trophy will get the tournament underway when they play in the opening fixtures on Saturday 15 July 2023 at the Nyayo National Stadium.

Zimbabwe, the reigning African champions, will set the ball rolling with a Pool A clash against Scotland who were relegated from the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2019.

Hosts Kenya, who lost to Zimbabwe in the Barthes Trophy final at the same venue in April, shall start their campaign against Oceania representatives Samoa.

Uruguay will then take on the USA in a clash that pits South America against North America before Spain close out the match day one fixtures with a clash against Hong Kong China.

World Rugby U20 Trophy, Nyayo National Stadium

Match Day 1 | Saturday 15 July 2023

Scotland v Zimbabwe | 10.00am

Samoa v Kenya | 12.00pm

Uruguay v USA | 2.00pm

Spain v Hong Kong China | 4.00pm

Match Day 2 | Thursday 20 July 2023

Samoa v Hong Kong China | 10.00am

Uruguay v Zimbabwe | 12.00pm

Scotland v USA | 2.00pm

Spain v Kenya | 4.00pm

Match Day 3 | Tuesday 25 July 2023

USA v Zimbabwe | 10.00am

Kenya v Hong Kong China | 12.00pm

Spain v Samoa | 2.00pm

Scotland v Uruguay | 4.00pm

Match Day 4 | Sunday 30 July 2023

Group A 4^th v Group B 4^th | 10.00am

Group A 3^rd v Group B 3^rd | 12.00pm

Group A 2^nd v Group B 2^nd | 2.00pm

Group A 1^st v Group B 1^st | 4.00pm

Michael Kwambo