The U20 Barthés Trophy is an annual rugby union competition that features national Under-20 teams from Africa, organised by Rugby Africa. The tournament began in 2007 with Uganda as the host, which saw Namibia winning the title.
The tournament champion qualifies to the following year's World Rugby U20 Trophy organised by World Rugby.
The 2020 tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zimbabwe is hosting the U20 Barthés Trophy fixtures at the Old Hararians Rugby Stadium in the capital city.