The World Rugby U20 Championship Kicks Off in Cape Town

The World Rugby U20 Championship is set to kick off on Saturday, June 29th, in Cape Town, South Africa. The opening day will feature a host of exciting matchups, with the action taking place at the DHL Stadium and Athlone Sports Stadium.

Opening Day Fixtures

In the first game of the tournament, France and Spain will go head-to-head in Pool A at the DHL Stadium, while England and Argentina will face off in Pool C at Athlone Sports Stadium. Meanwhile, Ireland will take on Italy, and Australia will clash with Georgia, both at the DHL Stadium.

The host nation, South Africa, will collide with Fiji at the DHL Stadium, with Louis Koen, the son of former Springbok fly-half and current Bok Women’s head coach Loen Koen, making his debut as one of three uncapped players for the hosts. Concurrently, Wales will square off against New Zealand at the Athlone Sports Stadium.

“The World Rugby U20 Championship promises an exciting start, as the future stars of the game take the field in Cape Town.”

Where to Watch

All the lineups, kick-off times, and TV listings for the opening day’s fixtures can be found below. Rugby enthusiasts can catch the action on SuperSport, L’Équipe TV, Sky NZ, FBC, and RugbyPass TV.

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