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Chipu to battle Japan, USA at world U20 in Brazil

Chipu, the national rugby under 20 team has landed a pool of death at the 2019 world Rugby under 20 Trophy set for Sao Jose Dos Campos in Brazil.

The championships set to start on July 9th to 21st, Kenya has been pooled alongside 2008 champions Uruguay, 2014 and 2017 champions Japan.

The Paul Odera led team will be waiting for the final team after North America qualifiers between Canada and USA.

This Brazil appearance will be the second time the youngsters will be taking to the world. The first appearance was in 2009.

The Africa champions stunned then champions Namibia 21-18 in the African qualifier, the Barthes Trophy Cup on April 7 at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka.

The first group at the World Trophy comprises of Brazil (hosts), 2018 bronze medal winners Portugal, who bagged silver in 2017, Tonga, who finished second in 2014 and Hong Kong, who have been to all editions of this event since 2013.

Brazil will be making their first appearance in the annual event, which is entering its 12th year this year

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