Tournament details | |
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Host nation | Argentina |
Date | 9–25 June 2005 |
No. of nations | 12 |
Final positions | |
Champions | South Africa |
Runner-up | Australia |
Third place | New Zealand |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 30 |
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The 2005 Under-21 Rugby World Championship took place in Argentina between 9 June and 25 June 2005. The 2005 championship was the fourth contested. This championship saw South Africa win the final over Australia 24–20.
The following 12 teams participated in the 2005 Under-21 Rugby World Championship.
The 12 teams were split into four groups of three teams. After all pool matches teams are ranked by total match points. Four group winners qualify for the semi-finals and bottom eight enter play-offs for positions 5–8 and 9–12.
25 June, South Africa 24–20 Australia Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza