2023 Rugby World Cup Predictions

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France vs Uruguay Predictions - Uruguay can keep France in check

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 Sep 2023

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Watch France vs Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup on Thursday (21:00 SAST)
Hosts expected to win convincingly
Can Uruguay cover the handicap?

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France to win by under 58 points (Getty Images)

France vs Uruguay Preview

This result is not really in question, it is more about by how many France will win. And that is largely determined by who will be selected with many first-choice players expected to be rested.

France vs Uruguay Preview
Head to Head
France Form
France Injuries & News
Uruguay Form
Uruguay Injuries & News

Uruguay are competitive especially upfront and France may struggle to initially break them down. I fancy Uruguay to lose by less than 58 points.

France have won their last 15 home matches.
France beat New Zealand in their last match.
Uruguay have won their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

These two sides have not met in recent years.

France Form

France have been superb over the last two years. In the build-up to their home Rugby World Cup, the French have not lost a game at home in 15 which makes them favourites for the title.

After beating the All Blacks 27-13 on Friday night, France are almost assured of a play at the top of Pool A. Unless they somehow lose to Uruguay, Namibia or Italy.

This should be a very convincing win for France regardless of what side they put out.

France Injuries & News

Melvyn Jaminet; Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Arthur Vincent, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villière; Antoine Hastoy, Maxime Lucu; Jean-Baptiste Gros, Pierre Bourgarit, Dorian Aldegheri; Cameron Woki, Romain Taofifenua; Paul Boudehent, Sekou Macalou, Anthony Jelonch (captain)

Replacements: Peato Mauvaka, Reda Wardi, Sipili Falatea, Bastien Chalureau, Thibaud Flament, François Cros, Baptiste Couilloud, Thomas Ramos

Uruguay Form

Uruguay are Rugby World Cup regulars, so they have plenty of experience within their squad. They also qualified quite comfortably but now they will meet a different quality of opposition.

They won’t give themselves much of a chance against the hosts, but they will want to be very competitive as this is their opening match of the tournament.

Uruguay did win their last two games heading into the tournament against Namibia and Chile.

Uruguay Injuries & News

Baltazar Amaya; Bautista Basso, Tomas Inciarte, Andres Vilaseca (captain), Nicolas Freitas; Felipe Etcheverry, Santiago Arata; Mateo Sanguinetti, Guillermo Pujadas, Ignacio Peculo; Felipe Aliaga, Manuel Leindekar; Manuel Ardao, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Diana

Replacements: Facundo Gattas, Matias Benitez, Reinaldo Piussi, Ignacio Dotti, Lucas Bianchi, Carlos Deus, Agustin Ormaechea, Felipe Berchesi

Verdict

France v Uruguay

Uruguay are backed to lose by less than 58 points against France at the Rugby World Cup.

Uruguay +58

Handicap

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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