The long-lasting DHL Cape City Stadium is ready to host the ultimate of the 2024 World Rugby U20s Championship on July 19. Having staged final yr’s match at Athlone, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, an occasion received by France for the third time in a row, the house of the URC Stormers has now been added to the checklist of venues, with Paarl lacking out.
The 58,000-capacity stadium, which was constructed for the 2010 FIFA soccer World Cup, will open its decrease bowl for the three matches on the June 29 U20s opening day – together with hosts South Africa taking over Fiji – in addition to the July 14 semi-finals and the ultimate 5 days later.
South Africa have been drawn in Pool C with present Six Nations champions England, Argentina, and Fiji. Defending World Rugby U20 champions France are in Pool A with Wales, latest Rugby Championship winners New Zealand and Spain, whereas Pool B will include Eire, Australia, Georgia, and Italy.
A press release learn: “Fixtures and venues have been introduced for the 14th version of the World Rugby U20 Championship which is able to happen between June 29-July 19 in South Africa’s Western Cape for a second successive yr.
“The match shall be performed over 5 match days the place the world’s 12 greatest groups will compete throughout three world-class venues. Danie Craven Stadium and Athlone Stadium will stage pool matches whereas the long-lasting Cape City Stadium will host key fixtures, together with the opener, semi-finals, and remaining.
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“Three-time champions France will start their title defence towards Pool A opponents and World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023 winners Spain at Cape City Stadium on June 29.
“The Junior Springboks completed third on the final version on house soil and can look to attract inspiration from their Rugby World Cup-winning senior group to go all the best way and be topped U20 champions for the primary time since 2012.
“The match shall be accessible to observe in all places on the planet, both by native broadcast companions in South Africa (Supersport), France (L’Equipe TV), New Zealand (Sky NZ), Fiji (Fiji Broadcasting Company) or by way of RugbyPass TV which is able to broadcast all matches of the competitors without spending a dime in markets with out unique offers.
“The World Rugby U20 Championship would be the first worldwide competitors to function the three new regulation amendments applied to advertise ball in move and variety of attacking choices whereas supporting participant welfare. A package deal of six regulation trials will even function, together with the simplified crimson card sanction course of, authorised by the World Rugby govt board.”
World Rugby chairman Invoice Beaumont mentioned: “The World Rugby U20 Championship is the top of age-grade rugby, and it continues to be a key a part of World Rugby’s funding in rising the competitiveness of worldwide rugby by offering a significant pathway to the elite degree for proficient younger gamers.
“The South African Rugby Union have been unbelievable hosts in 2023 and we’re assured they are going to ship an impressive expertise for gamers and followers alike. We’re additionally very excited to see the brand new regulation amendments which is able to enhance the on-field spectacle for anybody watching, selling an thrilling attacking model of rugby.”
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer added: “Final yr’s match was an unforgettable expertise, and we anticipate extra of the identical this yr. With the latest U20 Rugby Championship, we noticed how carefully matched the 4 SANZAAR groups have been, and it was the identical within the U20 Six Nations, the place England emerged victorious.
“To host the following era of superstars subsequent month is a superb privilege and we are able to’t wait to welcome their households, mates, and followers to South Africa.
“The World Rugby U20 Championship performs an essential position within the world rugby image and is essential in selling and rising the sport, whereas we’re additionally excited to unearth the following era of Springboks.”
World Rugby U20 Championship fixtures:
Saturday, June 29
DHL Stadium:
14h00: France vs Spain
16h30: Eire vs Italy
19h00: South Africa vs Fiji
Athlone Stadium:
14h00: England vs Argentina
16h30: Australia vs Georgia
19h00: Wales vs New Zealand
Thursday, July 4
Danie Craven Stadium:
14h00: Eire vs Georgia
16h30: France vs New Zealand
19h00: South Africa vs Argentina
Athlone Stadium:
14h00: Wales vs Spain
16h30: England vs Fiji
19h00: Australia vs Italy
Tuesday, July 9:
Athlone Stadium:
14h00: Eire vs Australia
16h30: France vs Wales
19h00: South Africa vs England
Danie Craven Stadium:
14h00: Argentina vs Fiji
16h30: Georgia vs Italy
19h00: New Zealand vs Spain
Sunday, July 14:
Danie Craven Stadium:
14h00: tenth seed vs eleventh seed (match 19)
16h30: ninth seed vs twelfth seed (match 20)
19h00: sixth seed vs seventh seed (match 21)
DHL Stadium:
14h00: fifth seed vs eighth seed (match 22)
16h30: 2nd seed vs third seed (semi-final – match 23)
19h00: 1st seed vs 4th seed (semi-final – match 24)
Friday, July 19:
Athlone Stadium:
12h00: Loser Match 19 vs Loser Match 20
14h30: Winner Match 19 vs Winner Match 20
17h00: Loser Match 21 vs Loser Match 22
DHL Stadium:
14h00: Winner Match 21 vs Winner Match 22
16h30: Loser Match 23 vs Loser Match 24 (bronze medal match)
19h00: Winner Match 23 vs Winner Match 24 (remaining)
- Match day tickets could be bought from ticketmaster.co.za and can go on sale on Might 31. The tickets are priced at R35 for kids (18 years and youthful) and R75 for adults
