It’s the second year in a row that World Rugby’s second-biggest international event will not be taking place after the 2020 edition also fell victim to the pandemic.

A host for this years’ event had not been chosen, and instead, the global governing body opted to scrap the effect with the player’s safety in mind.

World Rugby confirmed the news in a brief statement.

“The World Rugby U20 Championship 2021 will not take place this year due to the ongoing impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

“The decision was made in consultation with potential hosts and participating unions considering all aspects from financial impact to player welfare implications.

“World Rugby is now working with regions and unions to identify regional competition opportunities in a safe environment, reflecting the international federation’s ambition to support meaningful high-performance competition pathways for the future stars of rugby.”

@MorganPiek OFM Sport