Barthes Cup 2019 takes place from April 4-7 at Nairobi’s KCB Sports Club
This tournament serves as the African U20 Championship with the winners being crowned African U20 champions as well as booking Africa’s sole berth to the World Rugby U20 Trophy, the second tier global competition for national U20 teams.
- Country:
- Kenya
- Namibia
- Senegal
- Tanzania
The 2019 Barthes Cup takes place from 4th to 7th April at Nairobi's KCB Sports Club off Thika Highway.
This tournament serves as the African U20 Championship with the winners being crowned African U20 champions as well as booking Africa's sole berth to the World Rugby U20 Trophy, the second tier global competition for national U20 teams.
It also gives the participating teams the opportunity to give the first taste of international action to their future generation of stars.
Four teams are lined up to participate in Nairobi, namely hosts Kenya, defending champions Namibia as well as Tunisia and Senegal.
The competition will be played over two match days with Thursday's action serving as a direct semifinal. The winners from these semifinals will then contest for the Barthes Cup in Sunday's final.
(With Inputs from APO)
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