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SA Rugby U21 Championship scheduled for Johannesburg next month

───   14:36 Wed, 23 Sep 2020

SA Rugby U21 Championship scheduled for Johannesburg next month | News Article
- SA Rugby

The 2020 SA Rugby Under-21 Championship, featuring five provincial sides, will kick off on Sunday 4 October and will be played at one venue – Ellis Park in Johannesburg – culminating in the final on 30 October, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.


The Under-21 side will welcome their counterparts from the Sharks, Toyota Free State, Western Province and Blue Bulls to their iconic stadium for this exciting, action-packed and streamlined tournament.

All teams will play each once, with semi-finals and a final to conclude this showpiece of the best emerging South African rugby talent, with two matches to take place every four days.

The hosts will take on Toyota Free State in their opening match on Sunday 4 October, a couple of hours after the North-South derby between Western Province and defending champions, the Blue Bulls. The Sharks have a bye in the first round.

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, expressed his excitement with the tournament.

“The Under-21 competition provides an important pipeline in our player development and scouting set-up, as well as a showcase for unions in terms of contracting senior players,” said Erasmus.

“Traditionally, some exciting players emerged from this tournament and this time it will be no different. It will be great to see this age group showcasing their talents.

“A lot of the players have already been spotted in our Elite Player Development structures, and we will be monitoring their progress with keen interest.”

All five teams will be based in Johannesburg for the duration of the tournament. Current COVID-19 regulations will be in effect, with no spectators allowed and limited working personnel allowed in the stadium on match days.

The SA Rugby U21 Championship fixtures for 2020 are (kick-off times to be confirmed): 

Sunday 4 October (Round One)

Western Province v Blue Bulls

Toyota Free State v Lions

Bye:  Sharks


Thursday 8 October (Round Two)

Blue Bulls v Toyota Free State

Lions v Cell C Sharks

Bye: Western Province


Monday 12 October (Round Three)

Western Province v Sharks

Lions v Blue Bulls

Bye: Toyota Free State


Friday 16 October (Round Four)

Western Province v Toyota Free State

Sharks v Blue Bulls

Bye: Lions


Tuesday 20 October (Round Five)

Toyota Free State v Sharks

Lions v Western Province

Bye:  Blue Bulls


Semi-finals: Sunday 25 October

Final: Friday 30 October

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