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Georgia vs Uruguay U20 Predictions - Georgia to beat Uruguay in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash
Georgia are clear favourites in their U20 rugby clash against Uruguay. Despite a recent 33-5 loss to South Africa, Georgia's strong record and disciplined squad give them an edge. Uruguay, who were soundly defeated 47-0 by Wales and have leaked 151 points in their last two matches, are unlikely to pose a threat. The article recommends backing Georgia to cover a -42.5 handicap due to their superior form and Uruguay's struggles. Recent performances, player line-ups, and previous head-to-head results support this prediction.
- Georgia are clear favourites over Uruguay, likely to cover a -42.5 handicap.
- Uruguay have lost 4 of their last 5 matches and have poor recent form.
- Recent head-to-head was a draw, but Georgia's squad depth gives them the edge.
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Georgia to beat Uruguay in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash (Getty Images)
Georgia vs Uruguay U20 Predictions
Georgia are strong favourites against a Uruguay side that has struggled for form. My best bet is Georgia to cover the -42.5 handicap.
- Georgia lost 33-5 to South Africa in their previous match.
- Georgia have won 3 of the last 6 matches.
- Uruguay lost 47-0 to Wales in their previous match.
- Uruguay has won 1 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
Georgia and Uruguay drew in their one previous meeting.
Georgia U20 Form
In the previous match, Georgia lost 33-5 to South Africa, after trailing 12-5 at half-time. A fired-up Georgian side playing their typical physical game put South Africa under pressure in the first quarter. Georgia scored the first points with winger Luka Tabatadze crossing in the corner for an unconverted try.
Georgia's discipline let them down in the second half and they only had their full complement of 15 players on the field for the last 10 minutes.
Before that, Georgia played three matches at the U20 International Series in South Africa. They beat Fiji 29-23 and thrashed Chile 59-26 before losing 57-14 to the Junior Boks.
The Junior Lelos enjoyed some success at last year's World Rugby U20 Championship. They lost 35-28 to Ireland, 38-19 to New Zealand, and drew 19-19 with Italy during the group stages. They then defeated Spain 43-12 and Scotland 22-7 in the play-offs to finish 9th overall.
Uruguay U20 Form
In their previous match, Uruguay were totally dominated by Wales who kept them scoreless in a 47-0 defeat, after trailing 26-0 at the break.
Uruguay last played in a tournament at the 2024 World Rugby U20 Trophy. They lost 25-7 to Kenya, 32-15 to the USA, and beat the Netherlands 32-16 before losing 75-22 to Japan to finish fourth overall.
Uruguay has leaked 151 points and scored 7 in their two tournament matches.
After winning just one of their previous five matches, Uruguay look very unlikely to pose much of a threat in their Pool A clash with Georgia.
Team News
Georgia
Starting XV: 1 Nikoloz Balanchivadze, 2 David Archvadze, 3 Gabriel Razmadze, 4 Giorgi Meparishvili, 5 Andria Bilanishvili, 6 Irakli Kolbaia, 7 Luka Narsia, 8 Mikheili Shioshvili, 9 Temuri Dzodzuashvili, 10 Mate Makharadze, 11 Saba Natroshvili, 12 Daviti Barbakadze, 13 Data Akhvlediani, 14 Luka Tabatadze, 15 Nikolozi Khalvashi.
Replacements: 16 Giorgi Agniashvili, 17 Giorgi Turashvili, 18 Saba Nozadze, 19 Nikolozi Chkhortolia, 20 Giorgi Ardzenadze, 21 Giorgi Khonelidze, 22 Demetre Devdariani, 23 Davit Arobelidze.
Uruguay
Starting XV: 1 Dario Rodriguez, 2 Sebastian Perez, 3 Juan Bessio, 4 Felipe Costa, 5 Piero Veglio, 6 Ignacio Merli, 7 Pedro Suarez, 8 Manuel Ponte, 9 Pierre Cotarmanac'h, 10 Juan Francisco Pereira, 11 Bruno Baccino, 12 Mateo Acosta, 13 Joaquin Fresnedo, 14 Alfonso Fernandez, 15 Nicolas Pittaluga.
Replacements: 16 Jose Candia, 17 Sebastian Dalmao, 18 Juan Sagario, 19 Nicolas Mattson, 20 Oryx Kirk, 21 Mateo Ibarburu, 22 Vicente Alvarez, 23 Bautista Menchaca.
Verdict
Georgia are strong favourites against a Uruguay side that has struggled for form. My best bet is Georgia to cover the -42.5 handicap.
Georgia - 42.5
Handicap
@1.90 - 2 Units
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