The 2017 World Rugby U20 Trophy was the tenth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, second-tier world championship.

The event was held at the Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo and Estadio Domingo Burgueño in Maldonado, Uruguay from 29 August until 10 September and was organized by rugby's governing body, World Rugby.

Qualified teams A total of 8 teams played in the tournament. The host (Uruguay) and the Junior World Cup relegation country (Japan) qualified automatically. The remaining six countries competed through a qualification process in regional competitions (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania).

Host (1)

Relegated from 2016 JWC

Asia Rugby (1)

Rugby Africa (1)

Sudamérica Rugby (1)

Rugby Americas North (1)

Rugby Europe (1)

Oceania Rugby (1)

Pool Stage

Pool A

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Pool B

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Finals

7th place

5th place

3rd place

Final

References