England U20 vs Fiji U20 Predictions - England tipped to see off spirited Fiji

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 28 Jun 2023

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Marc Thomas 28 Jun 2023

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Watch England U20 vs Fiji U20 in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Thursday (19:00 SAST)
Fiji showed plenty of quality in their opening defeat against the Aussies
Can England get a bonus point win?

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England can win convincingly against Fiji (Getty Images)

England U20 vs Fiji U20 Preview

Fiji will be their normal flamboyant selves against England but the English should dominate the key facets of play. My best bet is for England to cover the -16 handicap.

England U20 vs Fiji U20 Preview
Head to Head
England U20 Form
England U20 Team News
Fiji U20 Form
Fiji U20 Team News

England drew against Ireland in their last match.
England have been in the last 4 in 10 of the last 12 World Rugby Championships.
Fiji lost their last match by 9 points against Australia.

Head to Head

England and Fiji have not played each other in recent times.

England U20 Form

England are one of the most successful U20 sides doing the rounds. They have featured in the semi-finals of 10 of their 12 previous tournaments.

On Saturday the English showed great spirit to come back and draw against Ireland. It was a classic encounter between the two Six Nations sides, and quite impressive considering Ireland’s dominance of the Six Nations earlier this year.

England U20 Team News

It is a short turnaround and England will be confident in making changes and still getting a result.

Fiji U20 Form

Fiji impressed in their opening clash against Australia. Their 46-37 defeat was not quite the result they would have wanted, but there was enough proof that they’ll be no cake walk.

The issue for Fiji is that England will play a far tighter game than the Aussies so broken field play will be much less. That means the Fijians will have to stand up in set pieces and the tight phases to stay in the game.

Fiji U20 Team News

After a very strong performance, Fiji will look to keep a very similar side this weekend. Injuries could however force a few changes.

Verdict

England U20 v Fiji U20

The England forward pack should be too strong for Fiji over 80 minutes. I'm backing the English to cover the -16 handicap.

England -16

Handicap

@-111.11 - 5 Units

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