2015_World_Rugby_Under_20_Trophy
The 2015 World Rugby U20 Trophy was the eighth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, second-tier world championship.[1] A total of 8 nations played in the tournament.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Host ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host |  Portugal |
| Date | 12 – 24 May 2015 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Georgia |
| Runner-up |  Canada |
| Third place |  Uruguay |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Top scorer(s) | Rezi Jinchvelashvili (51) |
| Most tries |  Christo van der Merwe (5) |
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The event was held in Portugal and was organized by rugby's governing body, World Rugby.
The championship was held in Lisbon.
More information Location, Venue ...
| Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | Estádio Universitário de Lisboa | 8,000 |
| Lisbon | CAR Rugby do Jamor |
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More information Pool, Number of Tournaments ...
| Pool | Team[2][3][4][5] | Number of Tournaments | Position Last Year | Best Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Canada | 5 | 7 | 2nd in 2013 |
| A |  Fiji | 0 | Relegated from 2014 IRB JWC | 1st appearance |
| A | Georgia | 5 | 5 | 3rd in 2008, 2011 |
| B |  Hong Kong | 1 | 8 | 8th in 2014 |
| B | Namibia | 4 | 6 | 5th in 2008, 2009 |
| A | Portugal | 2 | N/A | 6th in 2013 |
| B |  Tonga | 3 | 2 | 2nd in 2014 |
| A | Uruguay | 5 | 4 | Won the Trophy in 2008 |
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Pool A
More information Team, Pld ...
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 36 | +59 | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| Uruguay |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 77 | 98 | -21 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Fiji |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 77 | -4 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Portugal |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 90 | -34 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
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Fixtures
Pool B
More information Team, Pld ...
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 46 | +26 | 8 | 6 | 13 |
| Tonga |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 40 | +51 | 13 | 4 | 11 |
| Namibia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 67 | 92 | -25 | 10 | 14 | 5 |
| Hong Kong |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 95 | -52 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
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Fixtures
7th place game
5th place game
Third place game
Final
- "Portugal to host JWRT 2015". irb.com. 30 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- "Uruguay qualify for Junior World Trophy 2015". irb.com. 22 September 2014. Archived from the original on 17 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- "Hong Kong reach Junior World Trophy 2015". irb.com. 29 September 2014. Archived from the original on 30 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- "Georgia win U19 title and qualify for Trophy". irb.com. 2 November 2014. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- "CANADA U-20 MEN EARN SPOT IN JUNIOR WORLD RUGBY TROPHY". rugbycanada.ca. 27 March 2015. Archived from the original on August 25, 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2015.