Georgia U20 vs New Zealand U20 Predictions - Georgia to get close against New Zealand

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 13 Jul 2023

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Watch Georgia U20 vs New Zealand U20 in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Friday (17:00 SAST)
Baby All Blacks have been below par this tournament
Can Georgia cause one more upset?

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Georgia can give New Zealand a scare (Getty Images)

Georgia U20 vs New Zealand U20 Preview

New Zealand are clear favourites to win the game but I expect Georgia to put up a good fight. Despite their collapse last weekend, Georgia still have a very good side so I’m tipping them to lose by less than 15 points.

Georgia U20 vs New Zealand U20 Preview
Head to Head
Georgia U20 Form
Georgia U20 Team News
New Zealand U20 Form
New Zealand U20 Team News

Georgia have won 2 of their last 4 matches.
Georgia have won or lost by less than 15 points in 3 of their last 4 matches.
New Zealand have won 2 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Georgia and New Zealand have not met this year.

Georgia U20 Form

Georgia have been mighty impressive during the tournament. Despite losing their opening game by 10 points against South Africa, the Georgians bounced back well.

They defeated Italy and Argentina with relative comfort which almost put them in the semi-final. Last week against Wales the wheels came off in the second half though.

After a tightly fought first 40 minutes, Wales ran away with the game, winning 41-20.

Georgia U20 Team News

Georgia will want to end with a bang so expect their best available side.

New Zealand U20 Form

New Zealand will be disappointed with their showing at the World Rugby Championship. They failed to make the semi-final after losing to France. They did beat Wales by a point and comfortably saw of Japan.

Last week the Baby All Blacks went down to Australia in a thrilling contest. The Aussies won the match 44-35 in what could easily be the game of the tournament to date.

New Zealand U20 Team News

I expect New Zealand to give all the fringe players a run in this encounter.

Verdict

Georgia U20 v New Zealand U20

I'm backing Georgia to get within 15 points of New Zealand.

Georgia +15

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