New Zealand vs Australia U20 Predictions - Baby All Blacks to start with a bang

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 30 Apr 2025

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New Zealand U-20 favored against Australia, expected to cover -12.5 handicap.
In 2024, New Zealand won U20 TRC, a strong performance vs Australia, South Africa, Argentina.
Australia U-20 struggles with consistency; key win vs South Africa but losses to Argentina, New Zealand.

New Zealand U20 reached the age-group World Cup semi-final in 2024.

New Zealand vs Australia U-20 Predictions

New Zealand are favourites at home and on paper, they look a far superior side. I am backing the baby All Blacks to cover the -12.5 handicap.

New Zealand vs Australia U-20 Predictions
Head to Head
New Zealand U-20 Form
Australia U-20 Form

New Zealand U20 beat Australia in their last encounter.
New Zealand U20 reached the age-group World Cup semi-final in 2024.
Australia lost 2 of their 3 U20 Rugby Championship matches last season.

Head to Head

When they met during the 2024 tournament, New Zealand won 36-25.

New Zealand U-20 Form

Last year, 2024, was the first edition of the U20 TRC (Rugby Championship). New Zealand went on to win a very competitive first edition of the tournament.

While the Baby All Blacks didn’t perform too well later in 2024 during the World Cup U20, they did get good results against South Africa, Australia and Argentina.

New Zealand U20 drew their round one fixture against South Africa before beating Argentina 43-20. In the final round, New Zealand defeated Australia to secure the title.

Australia U-20 Form

Australia showed plenty of quality sides during the U20 Rugby Championship in 2024, however, their lack of depth told, as it did during the U20 World Cup later on in the year.

The Junior Wallabies started off poorly, losing 25-6 at home to Argentina. They bounced back with a surprise 24-19 victory over South Africa.

In the final round, Australia lost 36-25 to New Zealand in what was a competitive fixture.

Verdict

New Zealand U20 v Australia U20

New Zealand are backed to win by more than 12.5 points.

New Zealand U20 -12.5

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