Ireland vs New Zealand U20 Predictions - Ireland backed to finish third at the World Rugby Championship

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 17 Jul 2024

Marc Thomas 17 Jul 2024

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Ireland U20 predicted to win by 1-12 points.
Ireland has won 6 of their last 8 matches.
New Zealand suffered a 24-point loss in their last match.

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Ireland have won 6 of their last 8 matches (Getty Images)

Ireland vs New Zealand U20 Predictions

This should be a good contest between two sides who will be disappointed with their performances last weekend. I am backing Ireland to with the match by 1-12 points.

Ireland vs New Zealand U20 Predictions
Head to Head
Ireland U20 Form
Ireland U20 Injuries & Team News
New Zealand U20 Form
New Zealand U20 Injuries & Team News

Ireland have won 6 of their last 8 matches.
Ireland are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Ireland came second in the 2023 World Rugby Championship.
New Zealand lost their last match by 24 points.
New Zealand have won 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

These two have not played in 2024.

Ireland U20 Form

Ireland U20 looked in superb form earlier this year during the Six Nations, just missing out on the title by a point to England. After reaching the final of the U20 World Rugby Championship last year, they were hoping to go a step further.

However, Ireland will have to settle for third place at best. They comfortably beat Italy and narrowly got past Georgia in the group stage while their clash against Australia was called off due to bad weather.

Having to face England in the Cup semi-final wasn’t ideal and Ireland never really put their best foot forward. They were outfought for most of the game and the England set piece took control to win the game 31-20.

Ireland U20 Injuries & Team News

Expect a few changes to the Ireland squad but they will keep their best combinations going in the hope of victory.

New Zealand U20 Form

New Zealand U20 have both surprised and disappointed at various times during this tournament. They were below part against Wales in their opener, winning it 41-34. They were then sublime in beating France 27-26 before comfortably seeing off Spain.

However, last week, having to face the French again, the Baby All Blacks were outplayed, losing the game 55-31. They will hope to finish third with victory over Ireland and break the Northern Hemisphere top three.

New Zealand U20 Injuries & Team News

Expect changes to the New Zealand side after a disappointing showing last week.

Verdict

Ireland v New Zealand U20

Ireland are backed to beat the Baby All Blacks to third place.

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