Chile vs Romania Predictions - Chile to prevail against Romania

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 04 Jul 2025

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Brad Newcomb 04 Jul 2025

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Chile has shown strong home form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches.
Romania have a historical advantage, never losing to Chile.
Key players missing from Romania could tilt the advantage towards Chile.

Chile have been in solid form at home (Getty Images)

Chile vs Romania Predictions

Chile vs Romania Predictions
Head to Head
Chile Form
Chile Team News & Injuries
Romania Form
Romania Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Chile play their best rugby on their home turf and will have their passionate fans behind them. Romania have brought a weakened side for the tour of South America.

Chile have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
Chile have won 3 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Romania have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Romania have never lost to Chile.

Head to Head

Romania have the advantage with two victories to none against Chile.

Chile Form

Chile have been in solid form at home in their last five matches. They lost 28-26 to Argentina A, defeated Hong Kong 22-17 and Belgium 33-5, and lost 52-11 to Scotland before beating Brazil 36-10.

Chile have lost both previous encounters against Romania; however, the visitors have brought an understrength team on tour, giving the home side the edge they need to get the result.

Chile Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Norman Aguayo, Javier Carrasco, Emilio Shea, Diego Escobar, Salvador Lues, Benjamín Moreno, Matías Dittus, Baltazar Gurruchaga, Iñaki Gurruchaga, Javier Eissmann, Augusto Villanueva, Santiago Pedrero, Bruno Sáez, Raimundo Martínez, Clemente Saavedra, Santiago Valenzuela, Alfonso Escobar, Joaquin Milesi

Backs: Lucas Berti, Juan Cruz Reyes, Manuel Bustamante, Rodrigo Fernández, Tomás Salas, Nicolás Saab, Santiago Videla, Rodrigo Araya, Clemente Armstrong, Matías Garafulic, Cristóbal Game, Nicolás Garafulic, Federico Kennedy, Iñaki Ayarza, Luca Strabucchi

Romania Form

Romania have achieved success in their last five outings away from home. They beat the USA 22-20, lost 35-22 to Canada, defeated Belgium 31-14, and lost 43-5 to Georgia before beating Portugal 21-7.

Romania have numerous senior players missing from their South American tour, as they have already qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia; however, this allows up-and-coming players to shine.

Romania Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Ciprian Chiriac, Iulian Hartig, Alexandru Savin, Stefan Buruiana, Tudor Butnariu, Lukas Mitu, Vasile Balan, Thomas Cretu, Gheorghe Gajion, Yanis Horvat, Andrei Mahu, Adrian Motoc, Cristi Boboc, Nicolas Immelman, Vlad Neculau, Florian Rosu, Damian Stratila, Matthew Tweddle

Backs: Vladut Bocanet, Alin Conache, Toma Mirzac, Tudor Boldor, Stefan Cojocariu, Alexandru Bucur, Antonio Mitrea, Fonovai Tangimana, Sebastien Tofan, Alexandru Harasim, Toni Maftei, Ovidiu Neagu, Taliauli Sikuea, Corrado Stetco