In December 2018, Rugby Africa confirmed that Kenya will be hosting the Pool A matches of the 2019 U20 Barthes Cup. Earlier in the year(2018), Participating Unions had been asked to bid to host this tournament which takes place on the 4th and 7th of April.
The Initial dates announced at the time were 27th and 30th of March.
Pool A teams and fixtures: Namibia, Kenya, Tunisia and Senegal
4th April
Match 1: Namibia vs Senegal
Match 2: Tunisia vs Kenya
7th April
Match 3: Loser M1 vs Loser M2
Match 4: Winner M1 vs Winner M2
The winner in this Pool will qualify for the 2019 Junior World Rugby Trophy.
Zimbabwe will host the Pool B matches on the 17th and 20th of April.
17th April
Match 1: Zimbabwe vs Ivory Coast
Match 2: Morocco vs Madagascar
20th April
Match 3: Loser M1 vs Loser M2
Match 4: Winner M1 vs Winner M2
Pool C comprises of hosts Uganda, Ghana, Zambia and Algeria. Teams are expected to arrive on 6th May ahead of the tournament days 8th and 11th May.
8th May
Match 1 – Uganda vs Ghana
Match 2 – Zambia vs Algeria
11th May
Match 3 – Loser M1 vs Loser M2
Match 4 – Winner M1 vs Winner M2
