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South Africa vs England U20 Predictions - South Africa to sink England and progress to the final

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 11 Jul 2026

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Brad Newcomb 11 Jul 2026

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South Africa are unbeaten in 11 games, winning 10 of those.
England have lost 3 of last 4 meetings with South Africa.
Tip: South Africa are favoured to cover the -13.5 handicap in the semi-final.

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South Africa have often defetaed England in recent clashes (Getty Images)

South Africa are on a lengthy unbeaten run, and they have been in outstanding form while defending their World Rugby U20 Championship title. England have yet to lose a match in the tournament but have struggled to beat the Junior Boks in recent clashes.

South Africa have won 10 of their last 11 fixtures.
South Africa have won 3 of their last 4 matches against England.
England have won 4 of their last 6 games.

Head to Head

England have a slight edge over South Africa, with six victories to five in 11 meetings since 2012.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa produced another solid performance at the 2026 World Rugby Junior Championship on Tuesday, beating Wales 52-33 after leading 26-24 at half-time.

Earlier in the tournament, the Junior Springboks crushed Uruguay 104-7 in their opening fixture before beating hosts Georgia 33-5.

The Junior Boks placed first in Pool A with 15 points from three games.

Defending champions South Africa have been in fine form in this year's tournament and are unbeaten in their last 11 matches, which includes ten victories, giving them the advantage to beat England and reach back-to-back finals.

England U20 Form

England held onto their advantage in the second half of their World Rugby U20 Championship match against Argentina on Tuesday, winning 40-38 after leading 28-12 at the break.

Before that crucial victory, England defeated Ireland 34-27 and the United States 68-40 in their opening group stage games.

England finished first in Pool C with 15 points from three matches.

England have had a solid campaign, but face a tough assignment against the Junior Boks, as they have lost three of their last four clashes against their opponents, who are also on a lengthy unbeaten run.

Team News

South Africa

Siphosethu Mnebelele and Liam van Wyk scored a brace each against Wales on Tuesday.

Hendre Schoeman, Ethan Adams, Heinrich Theron, and Risima Khosa scored a try each in the match.

Yaqeen Ahmed slotted six conversions.

Forwards: Oliver Reid, Rambo Kubheka, Jordan Jooste, Danie Kruger, Luan van der Berg, Siphosethu Mnebelele, Liam van Wyk, Heinrich Theron, Jaythen Orange, JD Hattingh, Kebotile Maake, Risima Khosa, Luke Cannon, Wasi Vyambwera, Vuyo Gwiji, Gert Kemp, Thomas Beling

Backs: Hendré Schoeman, Jayden Brits, Yaqeen Ahmed, Ethan Adams, Samuel Badenhorst, Markus Muller, Luan Giliomee, Khuthadzo Rasivhaga, Cheswill Jooste, Jack Benade, Jordan Steenkamp, Akahluwa Boqwana, Alzeadon Felix

England

James Pater and Aiden Ainsworth-Cave scored a brace each against Argentina.

Will Knight and Jimmy Staples each crossed the try line in the match.

Hugh Shields kicked over five conversions.

Forwards: Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, Kealan Freeman-Price, Jerold Gorleku, Patrick Hogg, Seb Kelly, Jack Lewis, George Marsh, Freddie Ogden-Metherell, Alan Poku, Oliver Scola, Oliver Spencer, Jimmy Staples, Ollie Streeter, Sonny Tonga’uiha, Connor Treacey, Elliot Williams, Tate Williams

Backs: Finlay Cunnison, Zac Finch, Lucas Friday, Finn Keylock, Will Knight, Nick Lilley, George Newman, Tyler Offiah, James Pater, George Pearson, Hugh Shields, Jonny Weimann, Sam Winters

Verdict

South Africa v England U20

South Africa have been in excellent form and are tipped to cover the -13.5 handicap in their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final clash against England.

South Africa -13.5

Handicap

@1,91 - 3 Units

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

He is an ardent Liverpool supporter and is known to DJ and release music on occasion.