England vs USA U20 Predictions - England to win back-to-back Pool A matches in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash

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England are overwhelming favorites after defeating Ireland and winning 5 of their last 7.
USA struggled in their opener, losing 78-14 to Argentina and face a tough test.
Prediction: England tipped to cover the -55.5 handicap against USA.

England to win back-to-back Pool A matches in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash (Getty Images)

England vs USA U20 Predictions

England are overwhelming favourites after an excellent run of results. England enter this fixture in a strong position following an opening victory over Ireland. The match carries significant pressure as Argentina sits atop Pool C with a strong points difference. My best bet is England to cover -56.5 handicap.

England vs USA U20 Predictions
Head to Head
England U20 Form
USA U20 Form
Team News

England won their only prior U20 Championship encounter against the USA 109-0 in 2013.
England beat Ireland 34-27 in their opening match.
England placed 3rd in the 2026 Six Nations U20 Championship.
England have won 5 of their last 7 matches.
USA lost 78-14 to Argentina in their opening match.
USA has won 3 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

England won their only prior U20 Championship encounter against the USA 109-0 in 2013.

England U20 Form

England defeated Ireland 34-27 in a bruising first pool match of the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship. England overcame an early Irish blitz to take control of the first half, ultimately heading into the break with a 24-12 lead. The match was highly physical and fiercely contested, featuring multiple yellow cards and a sin-bin period where Ireland was briefly reduced to 13 men.

The opening match against Ireland was a critical clash in Pool C, which also features Argentina and the USA. The hard-fought victory puts England in the driver's seat for the group, while Ireland was forced to settle for two valuable bonus points.

England enjoyed a solid Six Nations U20 campaign, finishing third overall. They defeated Wales 19-16, Scotland 33-17, lost 31-21 to Ireland, and beat Italy 37-17 before losing to France 31-28.

Before that, England had some success at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. They defeated Scotland 56-19, lost 32-22 to South Africa, edged Australia 36-33, and thumped Wales 51-13 before losing 68-40 to Australia to finish sixth overall.

USA U20 Form

The USA were crushed by Argentina 78-14 in the tournament opener in Pool C at the Avchala Stadium. The Junior Pumas dominated completely, putting up an overwhelming 40-0 lead by halftime.

The USA, participating after the tournament expanded to 16 teams, struggled defensively but showed resilience in the second half, managing to get on the scoreboard with tries from Gavin Holder and Sialeafuhia Ofa.

Head coach Johannes Gericke is looking to bounce back against England from a heavy opening defeat to Argentina.

Team News

England

England's focus is on maintaining tempo and securing a bonus-point victory to keep pace with Argentina.

Starting XV: 1 Oliver Scola, 2 Jerold Gorleku, 3 Sonny Tonga'uiha, 4 Patrick Hogg, 5 Freddie Ogden-Metherell, 6 Seb Kelly, 7 Jack Lewis, 8 George Marsh, 9 George Newman, 10 Finn Keylock, 11 Tyler Offiah, 12 Finlay Cunnison, 13 Nick Lilley, 14 Zac Finch, 15 George Pearson.

Replacements: 16 Kealan Freeman-Price, 17 Alan Poku, 18 Ollie Streeter, 19 Elliot Williams, 20 Connor Treacey, 21 Jonny Weimann, 22 Hugh Shields, 23 Sam Winters.

USA

Coached by Johannes Gericke, the USA has prioritized showing the progress of the programme. Their physical style of play means England must avoid costly handling errors.

Starting XV: 1 Oliver Kirk, 2 Aidan Stewart, 3 Tyler Trower, 4 Pierce Kelly, 5 Lyndon Bailey, 6 Liam Hill, 7 Frank Finicle, 8 Papaseea Matelau, 9 Spencer Huntley, 10 Jack Firebrace, 11 Finn Love, 12 Jameson Beatty, 13 Dane Mitchell, 14 Blake Miller, 15 Gavin Holder.

Replacements: 16 Sawyer Troupe, 17 Colin Donnelly, 18 Alfie Booth, 19 Jayden Williams, 20 Harrison Cluff, 21 William Darbishire, 22 Joseph Sarkees, 23 Marco Lapierre.

Verdict

England U20 v USA U20

England will be too strong for a struggling USA in their World Rugby U20 Championship Pool C match and are tipped to cover the -56.5 handicap.

England -56.5

Handicap

@1.90 - 1 Unit

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