The 2016

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was the ninth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, second-tier world championship. The event was held in

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and was organized by rugby's governing body,

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Venue

The championship was held in

Qualifying

As the host nation, Zimbabwe qualified automatically, as did

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for being relegated from

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. 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. ;

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Teams

Pool Stage

Venue:

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Pool A

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Pool B

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Finals

7th place play-off

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5th place play-off

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Bronze final

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Final

References

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