Ireland vs France U20 Predictions - France can win in Ireland

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 05 Mar 2025

Brad Newcomb 05 Mar 2025

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France has won 2 of their last 3 games, showing strong form.
Ireland defeated France by 6 points in their last encounter.
Ireland's recent consistency is questionable, while France aims to cover a -3.5 handicap.

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France can be victorious in Dublin (Getty Images)

Ireland vs France U20 Preview

France have looked strong this year while Ireland seem to blow hot-and-cold. The French are backed for the win.

Ireland vs France U20 Preview
Head to Head
Ireland U20 Form
Ireland U20 Team News & Injuries
France U20 Form
France U20 Team News & Injuries

France have won 2 of their last 3 fixtures.
France lost to Ireland by 6 points last year.
Ireland have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Ireland defeated France 37-31 away from home last year.

Ireland U20 Form

Ireland came up short against Wales away from home before the break in the Six Nations, losing 20-12.

Before that result, Ireland lost to England 19-3 at home before beating Scotland 33-15 away from home.

Ireland have lacked consistency lately and will need to play well against a free-flowing France that have scored plenty of tries in this edition of the Six Nations.

Ireland U20 Team News & Injuries

Charlie Molony has scored three tries in the competition thus far.

Billy Corrigan, Oisin Minogue, Henry Walker, and Eoghan Smyth have contributed with one try each.

Daniel Green has slotted five conversions in this edition of the Six Nations.

France U20 Form

France thumped Italy 58-5 away from home before the halt in the Six Nations to keep in touch with England at the top of the standings.

Before that resounding victory, France beat Wales 63-19 at home and lost 27-10 to England away from home.

France have been in top form during the competition and will fancy their chances to beat an Ireland team that has struggled to produce consistent results lately.

France U20 Team News & Injuries

Lyam Akrab has been in great touch, scoring four tries in the 2025 Six Nations.

Elyjah Ibsaiene has scored two tries in the competition.

Ugo Pacome, Xan Mousques, Fabian Brau-Boirie, Robin Taccola, Nathan Llaveria, Edouard Njocke, Baptiste Britz, Noa Traversiev, Siaalevailea Tolofua, Lucas Vigneres, and Simeli Daunivucu have contributed with one try each.

Diego Jurd has kicked over nine conversions and one penalty.

Luka Keletaona has slotted three conversions and two penalties.