France vs New Zealand U20 Predictions - France backed to reach U20 World Rugby Championship final

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 13 Jul 2025

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France U20 predicted to cover -3 handicap against New Zealand.
France boast strong form with 7 wins in last 8 matches.
New Zealand U20 enters semi-final with confidence after a 69-22 win over Ireland.

France U20 backed for victory (Getty Images)

France vs New Zealand Predictions

Based on the form shown at the tournament thus far, this should be a cracking U20 rugby contest. France have the pack to nullify to the Baby All Blacks, so I do fancy the French to reach the final yet again by covering the -3 handicap.

France vs New Zealand Predictions
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France U20 Form
New Zealand U20 Form

France U20 have won their last 3 matches by 14+ points.
France U20 won the U20 Six Nations in 2025.
France U20 are the defending world champions.
France U20 have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
New Zealand U20 are the U20 Rugby Championship champions.
New Zealand U20 scored 69 points in their last match.
New Zealand U20 have won their last 5 matches.

Head to Head

These two have not met in 2025.

France U20 Form

France U20’s have been in superb form this season with their only defeat coming to England in the Six Nations. They went on to win it despite that loss.

The French began their U20 World Rugby Championship in great form, thrashing Spain 39-11. That was followed by a 35-21 victory over Wales, a game France U20 would have hoped to win more comfortably, but a few key players were rested.

In their final group game, France produced their best performance yet, putting 50 past Argentina to win 52-26. It was a dominant display, but they will have far tougher opposition in the Cup semi-final.

New Zealand U20 Form

New Zealand U20 have had a very similar 2025 to France in many respects. The Baby All Blacks won the U20 Rugby Championship this year, beating South Africa and Argentina and drawing against Australia.

Their World Championship opener was not plain sailing though as a tough Italian side lay and wait. New Zealand came out of that game with a 14-5 victory. That result was followed by a 8-19 success against Georgia, another game where New Zealand didn’t look all that fluent.

They hit top form in the third game against a struggling Ireland side, cruising to a 69-22 victory. That result should give them confidence heading into this semi-final against the defending champions.