The Barthes Trophy U20 tournament is set to take place from the 22nd to the 30th of April 2023 at Nyayo Stadium.
The tournament will bring together top teams in Africa with the winner set to earn a spot in the World Junior Rugby Trophy scheduled for Nairobi, making the competition even more intense. World Junior Rugby Trophy is scheduled for 15th to the 30th of July 2023.
“The U20 Barthes Trophy returns from 22nd to 30th April 2023 at the Nyayo National Stadium,” Kenya Rugby Union.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the World Junior tournament to Africa. The tournament has been off since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kenya’s under-20 team will be looking to build on their third-place finish in the 2022 Barthes Cup, where they thrashed Madagascar 49-15 in the bronze medal match.
In 2022, Zimbabwe emerged victorious in the Barthes Trophy after a thrilling 19-14 win over Namibia in the final. The Zimbabwean team displayed incredible skill and resilience, and they will be hoping to repeat their success in the upcoming tournament.
