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France vs Spain U20 Predictions - France to continue their winning streak against Spain in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash
France are firm favourites to dominate Spain in their U20 Rugby World Championship Pool D clash, coming off a convincing 45-15 win over Fiji and a six-match winning streak. Historically, France have beaten Spain in both prior encounters and enter this matchup as undefeated U20 Six Nations champions. In sharp contrast, Spain suffered a heavy 90-22 opening loss to Australia and struggled in last year's championship, highlighting major defensive issues. The key recommendation is to back France to cover a very large handicap, given their strength and Spain's recent form.
- France U20 have won their last 6 matches, including a big win over Fiji.
- Spain U20 lost heavily to Australia and struggled in previous tournaments.
- France are strong favourites and are tipped to cover the handicap.
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France to continue their winning streak against Spain in World Rugby U-20 Championship clash (Getty Images)
France vs Spain U20 Predictions
France are strong favourites after winning their last six matches, including a commanding opening victory over Fiji. My best bet is France to cover 48.5 handicap.
- France has won the two encounters against Spain.
- France beat Fiji 45-15 in their opening match.
- France has won their last 6 matches.
- Spain lost 90-22 to Australia in their opening match.
Head to Head
France has won their two previous meetings against Spain.
France U20 Form
The French opened their campaign with a dominant 45-15 victory over Fiji U20. France asserted their dominance early, running in five tries in the first half to build a massive 33-0 lead by the break.
Tries were scored by Matheo Frisach, Romeo Bonnard Martin, Lucas Andjisseramatchi, and Gabin Garault, who scored a hat-trick.
France came into the tournament as undefeated U20 Six Nations champions, and this statement victory placed them in control of Pool D, which also includes Australia and Spain.
Spain U20 Form
Spain started their Pool D campaign with a heavy 90-22 defeat to Australia at the AIA Arena in Kutaisi, after trailing 49-0 at halftime. Spain showed character to score tries in the second half by Ivan Farace, Mauro del Campo, and Oriol Marsinyac Garcia (two tries).
Spain did not fare well at last year's World Rugby U20 Championship. They lost 49-11 to France, 33-30 to Argentina, and 35-25 to Wales in the pool stages.
In the ninth-place play-off round, Los Leones lost 43-12 to Georgia and 38-37 to Ireland to finish the tournament 11th overall.
Spain has found the going tough in the last two editions of the competition and will have to improve their defence to give them a chance against France.
Team News
France
Starting XV: 1 Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke, 2 Yanis Basse, 3 Zak Price, 4 Alban Portat, 5 Leo Michaux, 6 Raphael Audebert, 7 Lucas Andjisseramatchi, 8 Lilian Baret, 9 Valentin Hutteau, 10 Luka Keletaona, 11 Paul Cellio-Zwile, 12 Bastien Rasal, 13 Diego Mascarenc, 14 Hugo Avogadro, 15 Melvyn Rates.
Replacements: 16 Elia Masi, 17 Matheo Frisach, 18 Alexandre Langlois, 19 Romeo Bonnard Martin, 20 Bobby Bissu, 21 Baptiste Tilloles, 22 Diego Jurd, 23 Adrien Drault.
Spain
Starting XV: 1 Daniel Chico, 2 Ivan Farace Fabra, 3 Solomon Ejike Ibeoba, 4 Max Artigas, 5 Unax Carballo, 6 Miguel Narvarte, 7 Unax Salvador, 8 Bosco Vilallonga, 9 Bernat Fernandez, 10 Mateo Antem, 11 Pelayo Serrano, 12 Oriol Marsinyac, 13 Marcos Lopez, 14 Telmo Fisher, 15 Malakai Hafoka.
Replacements: 16 Mauro del Campo, 17 Joan Barcenilla D'Onghia, 18 Daniel Navarro, 19 Rocky Kenneally, 20 Manex Pujana, 21 Manuel Vazquez, 22 Inigo Rapallo, 23 Mateo Aragon.
Verdict
France are favourites after winning their last six matches, including a commanding opening victory over Fiji. My best bet is France to cover -48.5 handicap.
France U20 -48.5
Handicap
@1.90 - 1 Unit
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