Australia vs South Africa U20 Predictions - Junior Boks set for victory against Australia

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Last updated: 06 May 2024

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Australia vs South Africa U-20 predictions for Tuesday’s U-20 Rugby Championship match
South Africa are unbeaten in their last 3 U20 games
Can Australia bounce back?

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South Africa are unbeaten in their last 3 U20 games (Getty Images)

Australia vs South Africa U-20 Predictions

Australia and South Africa had to content with very wet conditions last week, something that will hopefully not be the case tomorrow. However, while the Aussies couldn’t deal with it, South Africa did an admiral job in getting a draw.

Australia vs South Africa U-20 Predictions
Head to Head
Australia U-20 Form
Australia U-20 Injuries & Team News
South Africa U-20 Form
South Africa U-20 Injuries & Team News

I am backing South Africa to cover the -4 handicap.

Australia finished 7th at the 2023 U20 Rugby World Cup.
Australia lost their last match 25-6 to Argentina.
South Africa finished 3rd at the U20 Rugby World Cup in 2023.
South Africa are unbeaten in their last 3 matches.
South Africa drew 13-13 against New Zealand last week.

Head to Head

These two have not met for a few years and certainly not whilst they had the crop of players currently available to the coaches.

Australia U-20 Form

Much like South Africa last week, Australia’s opener against Argentina was played in torrential rain on the Sunshine Coast.

The Aussies couldn’t deal with the conditions and Argentina made them pay, scoring three tries to none. The 25-6 scoreline was quite a shock considering how strong Australia were at the U20 World Cup last year.

This week, in what will hopefully be better conditions, the Junior Wallabies will certainly want to get back into their own game. They like moving the ball around which is tough in wet conditions.

Australia U-20 Injuries & Team News

Australia were very disappointing last weekend against the Argentines. Expect quite a few changes this weekend.

South Africa U-20 Form

South Africa will be slightly disappointed coming into this round two fixture of the first ever Rugby Championship U20 tournament with only a draw to their name.

However, all considered, the 13-all draw in New Zealand last week was a decent effort by the Junior Boks. The hosts dominated large parts of the first half in a match that was played in very wet and windy conditions.

The Baby Boks held firm on defence before taking control in the second half. The hosts scored in the dying minutes to secure the draw.

South Africa U-20 Injuries & Team News

Changes are almost certain for the Baby Boks this weekend. They have a reasonably strong squad but combinations need to be tested.

Verdict

Australia v South Africa U20

South Africa are backed to cover the -4 handicap. There may be value in going for the Junior Springboks to win by 13+ points.

South Africa U20 -4

Handicap

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South Africa Win by 13

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