South Africa vs Georgia U20 Predictions - South Africa too good for Georgia

South Africa have the advantage with five victories to none against Georgia. 

South Africa beat Georgia 57-14 in May this year. 

South Africa began the defence of their title with a comprehensive victory over Uruguay last weekend, winning 104-7 after leading 50-0 at the break. 

Before that, the Junior Boks thumped Chile 97-0, Fiji 82-25, and Georgia 57-14 to win the U20 International Series in South Africa. 

Earlier this year, South Africa lifted the U20 Rugby Championship title for the first time. They beat Argentina 48-21 and Australia 56-17 before drawing 29-29 with rivals New Zealand.

At the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship, the Junior Springboks thrashed Australia 73-17, beat England 32-22, and thumped Scotland 73-14 in the group stages. They then defeated Argentina 48-24 in the semi-finals before beating New Zealand 23-15 in the final. 

South Africa were in tremendous touch in their tournament opener, scoring plenty of tries, and will start confidently when they take on Georgia, having defeated the hosts four consecutive times. 

Georgia came close to starting their campaign with a victory, but lost 25-24 to 13-man Wales last weekend. 

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 had 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 subsequently defeated Spain 43-12 and Scotland 22-7 in the play-offs to finish 9th overall. 

Georgia have a mountain to climb when they face a rampant South Africa in their second game, as their opponents produced a ruthless performance against Uruguay, scoring at will during that match. 

Head coach Kevin Foote stated that he was pleased with the performance against Uruguay but that his team will need to be ready when they face Georgia: "Georgia are a very strong set-piece side and a physical opponent. Having played them a couple of times already this year, we know exactly what they are capable of.

Jordan Steenkamp and Risima Khosa each scored a hat-trick against Uruguay. 

Jayden Brits and Khuthadzo Rasivhaga each scored a brace. 

Gert Kemp, Siphosethu Mnebelele, Cheswill Jooste, Ethan Adams, and Markus Muller contributed a try each. 

Akahluwa Boqwana slotted six conversions in the match, while Luan Giliomee kicked over three and Alzeadon Felix two.

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

Mikheili Shioshvili scored a brace against Wales last weekend.

Gabriel Razmadze contributed a try in the match.

Nikolozi Khalvashi kicked over a conversion. 

Forwards: Giorgi Aghnashvili, Anri Shvelidze, Davit Archvadze, Giorgi Turashvili, Nikoloz Balanchivadze, Luka Iaseshvili, Levani Ezieshvili, Saba Nozadze, Gabriel Razmadze, Davit Baramia, Nikoloz Chkhortolia, Andria Bilanishvili, Giorgi Zazadze, Giorgi Ardzenadze, Irakli Kolbaia, Luka Narsia, Mikheil Shioshvili 

Backs: Temur Dzodzuashvili, Giorgi Khonelidze, Davit Tsiklauri, Mate Makharadze, Leonide Saldadze, Data Akhvlediani, Daviti Barbakadze, Demetre Devdariani, Avtandili Zviadadze, Luka Tabatadze, Saba Natroshvili, Nikolozi Khalvashi, Data Arobelidze

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