2016 World Rugby Under 20 Trophy

The 2016 World Rugby U20 Trophy was the ninth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, second-tier world championship.

The event was held in Harare, Zimbabwe and was organized by rugby's governing body, World Rugby.

Venue
The championship was held in Harare.

Qualifying
As the host nation, Zimbabwe qualified automatically, as did Samoa for being relegated from 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. The remaining six countries competed through a qualification process in their regional competitions (Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe).

Qualifying teams
A total of 8 teams played in the tournament.


 * Asia Rugby (1)
 * Rugby Africa (2)
 * Sudamérica Rugby (1)
 * Sudamérica Rugby (1)
 * Sudamérica Rugby (1)
 * Sudamérica Rugby (1)


 * Rugby Americas North (1)
 * Rugby Europe (1)
 * Oceania Rugby (2)
 * Oceania Rugby (2)
 * Oceania Rugby (2)

Pool Stage
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pool A

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