There will probably be three common spherical matchdays, earlier than a last is performed between the 2 high groups.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha will host this 12 months’s version of the U20 Rugby Championship, Sanzaar confirmed on Wednesday.
The second version of the southern hemisphere event will carry collectively the most effective younger rugby stars from South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia, with double-headers happening on 1, 6 and 11 Might on the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The inaugural U20 Rugby Championship occurred on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia final 12 months.
On that event, the Junior All Blacks edged out the Junior Springboks for the title after ending the event unbeaten.
The senior Rugby Championship which includes the Take a look at groups of the identical 4 nations, takes place later within the 12 months. The Springboks are the defending champions.
‘Distinctive viewing expertise’
The U20 event will probably be good preparation for the groups forward of the World Rugby U20 Championship which takes place in Italy in July.
“We’re thrilled to carry this event to Gqeberha, a metropolis with a wealthy rugby tradition and a passionate fan base and we’re very grateful for the help from the Japanese Cape authorities on this regard,” mentioned SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer.
“The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium provides top-class workforce services and an distinctive viewing expertise for followers, making it the right venue for this occasion.”
The Junior Boks will tackle Argentina of their opening sport on Thursday, 1 Might, and conflict with Australia on Tuesday, 6 Might, earlier than rounding out their schedule in opposition to New Zealand on Sunday, 11 Might.
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote mentioned: “We’re completely thrilled that the U20 Rugby Championship will probably be hosted on house soil this 12 months. It’s a uncommon and particular alternative for the Junior Boks to play in entrance of our passionate house followers right here in South Africa and this event is essential for our preparations forward of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.”
Fixtures
Thursday, 1 Might
New Zealand v Australia 2pm
Junior Boks v Argentina 4.10pm
Tuesday, 6 Might
New Zealand v Argentina 2pm
Junior Boks v Australia 4.10pm
Sunday, 11 Might
Argentina v Australia 2pm
Junior Boks v New Zealand 4.10pm
