The U20 Barthés Trophy is an annual

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competition that features national Under-20 teams from Africa, organised by

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. The tournament began in 2007 with Uganda as the host, which saw

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winning the title. The tournament champion qualifies to the following year's

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organised by

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History

The 2020 tournament was postponed due to the

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U20 Barthés Trophy

2025 Fixtures

Zimbabwe is hosting the U20 Barthés Trophy fixtures at the Old Hararians Rugby Stadium in the capital city.

Previous Tournaments

Division A

Division B

References

External links

Official site
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2007 establishments in Africa