Wales to host Under-20 World Cup

The tournament, from 6-22 June, will replace both the IRB Under-21 and Under-19 World Championships.

There will be 16 nations competing in the tournament, with games in Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Wrexham.

"The IRB is delighted that Wales will host the first Junior World Championships next year," said IRB chairman Dr Syd Millar.

IRB Junior World Championship Wales 2008

Pool A - Cardiff: New Zealand, Argentina, Ireland, Tonga

Pool B - Wrexham: South Africa, USA, Samoa, Scotland

Pool C - Newport: Australia, England, Canada, Fiji

Pool D - Swansea: Wales, France, Italy, Japan

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