The opening match-day of the U20 Championship, which returns for the first time since France lifted the coveted trophy in Argentina in 2019 and after a break of three years due to the pandemic, falls on an important day in South African rugby history with the 28th anniversary of their first Rugby World Cup triumph in 1995. Match officials appointed for both the U20 Championship (24 June – 14 July) in South Africa and U20 Trophy (15-30 July) in KenyaĮxcitement is building with the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 set to make its long-awaited return in South Africa on 24 June, with the U20 Trophy to follow in Nairobi, Kenya, on 15 July.Exciting innovations will be trialled during the tournament including smart ball technology and TMO bunker to assist match officiating.Athlone Stadium in Cape Town replaces Boland Stadium as a World Rugby U20 Championship venue and will host the tournament’s semi-finals and final.

Tickets will go on sale on 31 May through Ticketmaster from R35 (children under 12) and R55 (general public).World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 kicks off in South Africa on 24 June.

The global age-grade competition is returning for the first time since 2019 before the pandemic and will feature rugby’s shiniest talents as well as innovative technologies to enhance the game. The World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 kicks off a month from today on 24 June.

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