New Zealand vs Scotland U20 Predictions - New Zealand to see off Scotland

New Zealand have the advantage with four victories to none against Scotland.

New Zealand were deemed winners in their opening Pool B clash against Japan after the match was abandoned at the 68th minute due to inclement weather, with the Junior All Blacks leading 38-21. 

At the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship, New Zealand achieved mixed results. They defeated Australia 34-29 and lost 25-17 to Argentina before drawing 29-29 with rivals South Africa to finish second in the tournament. 

The Baby Blacks defeated Italy 14-5, Georgia 38-19, and Ireland 69-22 during the group stages at last year's World Rugby U20 Championship. They beat France 34-26 in the semi-finals, before losing to rivals South Africa 23-15 in the final.

New Zealand have an opportunity to take a step closer to the knockout rounds of the tournament when they face Scotland, as their opponents have lost five of their last seven matches. 

Scotland started their Pool B campaign with a narrow 38-32 victory over Italy last weekend after leading their opponents 19-14 at half-time. 

Scotland had minimal success at this year's Six Nations U20 Championship. They defeated Italy 36-10 before losing 33-17 to England, 31-21 to Wales, 45-26 to France, and 47-14 to Ireland. 

Before that, Scotland struggled at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. They lost 56-19 to England, 34-24 to Australia, and 73-14 to South Africa, and defeated Ireland 22-21 before losing to Georgia 22-7 to finish 12th overall.

Scotland will be pleased to have picked up points in their opening match but face a tough test against New Zealand, having lost four consecutive times to their opponents at the under-20 level. 

Mika Muliaina, Caleb Woodley, Logan Williams, Ollie Guerin, Bradley Tocker, and Dane Johnston each scored a try against Japan last weekend.

Mika Muliaina kicked over four conversions in the match. 

Forwards: Alani Fakava, Josh Findlay, Xavier Leota, Alexander Hewitt, Dane Johnston, James Moore, Henry Stuart, Ethan Webber, Max Fale, Johnny Falloon, Jake Frost, Kobe Brownlee, Micah Fale, Jake Hutchings, Patrick Mauga, Bradley Tocker, Caleb Woodley

Backs: Jackson Hughan, Boston Krone, Charlie Sinton, Cohen Norrie, Mika Muliaina, David Lewai, Siale Pahulu, Triumph Voice, Haki Wiseman, Lautasi Etuale, Oliver Guerin, Kele Lasaqa, Logan Williams

Rory McHaffie scored a brace for Scotland in their opening Pool B game.

Dan Kelly, Jake Dalziel, Nairn Moncrieff, and Henry Kesterton scored a try each in the match. 

Jake Dalziel slotted four conversions against Italy.

Forwards: Archie Appleby, Alfie Blackett, Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Sam Byrd, Oliver Finlayson-Russell, Dan Halkon, Harry Jackaman, Christian Lindsay, Finlay Mather, Jamie McAughtrie, Oliver McKenna, Will Pearce, Harvey Preston, Jackson Rennie, Joe Roberts, Jamie Stewart, Jack Utterson

Backs: Alex Bryden, Ewan Caven, Jake Dalziel, Matthew Fick, Dan Kelly, Henry Kesterton, Hamish MacArthur, Rory McHaffie, Nairn Moncrieff, Harry Soboil, Asa Stewart-Harris, Campbell Waugh, Ross Wolfenden

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