South Africa vs Australia U20 Predictions - Baby Boks to win again

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 05 May 2025

Simon Lewis 05 May 2025

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South Africa is favored to win by more than 7.5 points against Australia.
Australia previously upset South Africa but faces a tough match on their home soil.
Both teams are making strategic changes; South Africa aims to maintain momentum after their recent victory.

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South Africa U20 vs Australia U20 Rugby Championship

Australia beat South Africa when they last met in 2024. (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Australia U-20 Predictions

Australia upset the odds in 2024 to beat South Africa but this game is being playing in the Republic. I am backing the Junior Springboks to win by more than 7.5 points.

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

South Africa won their last match.
Australia drew in their last match.
Australia beat South Africa when they last met in 2024.

Head to Head

Australia beat South Africa in the U20 Rugby Championship last season.

South Africa U-20 Form

South Africa will feel they are in the pound seat after being the only victorious team in round one. After last season’s second place finish in the U20 Rugby Championship, they will be keen to get a win on home soil.

Last weekend, the Baby Springboks started well before allowing Argentina to score some soft tries. Despite trailing at halftime, they demonstrated resilience and determination to secure a 36-25 victory after 80 minutes.

Defensive lapses cost them dearly in those first 40 minutes, but an efficient, physical performance in the second half saw the hosts win with some room to spare.

South Africa U-20 Injuries & Team News

As per last season, South Africa are expected to ring the changes in this second outing. With New Zealand to follow later this week, South Africa will want to get over the line here and go into that final match with one hand on the trophy.

Australia U-20 Form

Australia U20 were very impressive last week when not many gave them a chance. Last season, other than upsetting the odds to beat South Africa, the Junior Wallabies were woeful against Argentina and New Zealand.

After New Zealand scored first last week, Australia U20 took control, running in some very good tries to hold a half time lead.

As was expected, the Baby All Blacks fought back in the second half, dominating most facets of play. The never-say attitude of the Wallabies shown through though, scoring two late tries to force a 29-29 draw.

Australia U-20 Injuries & Team News

The Junior Wallabies will make changes after a very physical outing in the first game. This is expected to be another huge test for the youngsters.

Verdict

South Africa U20 v Australia U20

South Africa U20 are backed to cover the -7.5 handicap.

South Africa U20 -7.5

Handicap

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