World Rugby confirmed the return of the U20 Championship in 2023 on 24 June-14 July in South Africa, as France will look to defend the title it won in 2018 and 2019, while Japan is representing Asia.

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 participating unions:

• Argentina, Australia, England, Fiji, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, and Wales.