2009 IRB Junior World Championship
The 2009 IRB Junior World Championship was the second annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams, this competition replaces the now defunct under 19 and under 21 world championships. The event was organised by rugby's governing body, the International Rugby Board. The competition was contested by 16 men's junior national teams and was held in June 2009. It was hosted by Japan.
Pool Stage
Pool A
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Pool B
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Pool C
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Pool D
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Knockout stage
13th-place play-offs
Play-off Semi-finals----
15th Place Final
13th Place Final
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9th-place play-offs
Play-off Semi-finals----
11th Place Final
9th Place Final
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5th-place play-offs
Play-off Semi-finals----
7th Place Final
'''5th Place Final'''
Championship play-offs
Championship Semi-finals----
3rd Place Final
'''Championship Final'''
Final standings
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