Tournament Manual – 2019 U20 Barthés Trophy U20 Barthés Trophy – 2019 Season Tournament Manual Tournament Manual – 2019 U20 Barthés Trophy CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 6 1.1. Purpose and use of this Tournament Manual .......................................................................... 6 1.2. Questions on the content of the Tournament Manual ............................................................. 6 1.3. Definitions & Interpretations .................................................................................................... 6 2. KEY CONTACTS .................................................................................................................................. 7 2.1. Rugby Africa key personal contact list ...................................................................................... 7 3. SCHEDULES AND TIMELINES.............................................................................................................. 8 3.1. Timeline of key dates and deadlines ......................................................................................... 8 3.2. Match schedule ........................................................................................................................ 8 3.3. Responses to requests from Rugby Africa / Hosts .................................................................... 9 3.4. Administration day ................................................................................................................... 9 3.4.1. Team Manager’s Meeting ......................................................................................................... 9 3.4.2. Team Doctor’s Meeting ............................................................................................................ 9 3.4.3. Press Conference and Captain’s photos ................................................................................... 9 3.4.4. Coach / Referees meeting ........................................................................................................ 9 4. PARTICIPATING TEAMS AND OFFICIALS........................................................................................... 11 4.1. Participating teams ................................................................................................................. 11 4.2. Tournament Squads ............................................................................................................... 11 4.3. Eligibility Procedures .............................................................................................................. 12 4.4. Age limits ................................................................................................................................ 12 4.5. Declaration of Squads ............................................................................................................. 13 4.6. Insurance ................................................................................................................................ 13 4.7. Tournament Officials .............................................................................................................. 14 5. TOURNAMENT RULES ...................................................................................................................... 15 5.1. Preamble ................................................................................................................................ 15 5.2. Ranking and points system: .................................................................................................... 15 5.3. Tied Matches .......................................................................................................................... 15 5.4. Delayed, Cancelled or Abandoned Matches ........................................................................... 17 5.4.1. Delayed Matches .................................................................................................................... 17 5.4.2. Postponed and Cancelled Matches ........................................................................................ 17 5.4.3. Stopped Matches .................................................................................................................... 17 5.4.4. Abandoned matches ............................................................................................................... 17 5.5. Team Jerseys – Colour Clashes ............................................................................................... 17 5.6. Toss ......................................................................................................................................... 18 5.7. Match Officials ........................................................................................................................ 18 Tournament Manual – 2019 U20 Barthés Trophy 5.8. Ordering Off ............................................................................................................................ 18 5.9. Match Commissioners ............................................................................................................ 18 5.10. Field of play ............................................................................................................................ 19 5.11. Technical zone ........................................................................................................................ 19 5.12. Concussion Care: Immediate and Permanent Removal ......................................................... 21 6. TOURNAMENT ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................................................... 23 6.1. Travel and transport ............................................................................................................... 23 6.1.1. International Travel Organisation ........................................................................................... 23 6.1.2. Outward and Homeward Journeys ......................................................................................... 23 6.1.3. Internal Travel ........................................................................................................................ 23 6.1.4. Visas, visa costs & airport costs .............................................................................................. 23 6.2. Meals and accommodation .................................................................................................... 23 6.2.1. Standard Accommodation Provision ...................................................................................... 23 6.2.2. Extra Team Members and VIP Officials Accommodation ....................................................... 24 6.2.3. Hotel House Rules and Compliance ........................................................................................ 24 6.2.4. Billing Instructions .................................................................................................................. 24 6.2.5. Visitors .................................................................................................................................... 24 6.2.6. Meals ...................................................................................................................................... 24 6.2.7. Water and Ice ......................................................................................................................... 25 6.3. Team liaison officer ................................................................................................................ 25 6.4. Post Tournament Reception ................................................................................................... 25 7. COMMUNICATION .......................................................................................................................... 26 7.1. Rugby Africa Communication & Media ................................................................................... 26 7.1.1. Before the tournament ........................................................................................................... 26 7.1.2. During the tournament ........................................................................................................... 26 7.1.3. After the tournament: ............................................................................................................ 27 8. MINIMUM MEDICAL STANDARD ..................................................................................................... 28 8.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 28 8.2. Medical treatment terminology ............................................................................................. 28 8.2.1. Tournament Medical Manager (TMM) ................................................................................... 28 8.2.2. Match Day Doctor (MDD) ....................................................................................................... 28 8.2.3. Immediate Care Lead .............................................................................................................. 29 8.2.4. World Rugby Tournament Team Doctor ................................................................................. 29 8.2.5. Immediate Care Team ...........................................................................................................