South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20 Predictions - Argentina can get close to hosts

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2023

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Marc Thomas 03 Jul 2023

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Watch South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20 in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Tuesday (19:00 SAST)
Argentina lost their last game to South Africa by 50 points
Can South Africa make it 3 wins from 3?

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Argentina can get close to South Africa (Getty Images)

South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20 Preview

This is a tough one to call. Argentina have had one brilliant game and one really poor one. South Africa have not hit their straps in the tournament, but are on home soil. I can however see Argentina at least getting within the 10-point handicap.

South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20 Preview
Head to Head
South Africa U20 Form
South Africa U20 Team News
Argentina U20 Team News

South Africa are at home.
South Africa lost their last match.
Argentina lost their last match.

Head to Head

These sides have not met this year at U20 level.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa came into this World Rugby Championship as favourites on home soil. There is plenty of talent within their squad, but yet, they have failed to fire on the world stage.

In their opening game, the Baby Boks beat Georgia 33-23 in a match they were expected to be more comfortable. Roll on a week, and South Africa suffered a shock defeat to Italy, who had been hammered by Argentina in the first game.

The Baby Boks were nowhere near good enough in the rain in Paarl. Yes, the field was a mud bath with plenty of rain falling in the Cape. But, Italy had the same conditions and looked a far more coherent side.

This is now a must-win for South Africa otherwise they could be knocked out of the Cup competition.

South Africa U20 Team News

The Baby Boks have made big changes again, some of it forced through injury.

Argentina U20 Form

Argentina began their World Championship in stunning fashion, beating Italy 43-15. It was a brilliant display by the lesser fancied Los Pumas.

Going into week two, Argentina would have felt confident of making the Cup semi-finals. That was until Italy upset South Africa and then Georgia beat them 20-0.

This opened the group right up with all teams still able to qualify. Victory will secure Argentina's passage to those semis.

Argentina U20 Team News

This is a massive clash so all Argentina’s big guns will be back and fresh for this match.

Verdict

South Africa U20 v Argentina U20

Argentina are backed to get within 10 points of the hosts.

Argentina +10

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