Portugal vs Australia A Predictions - Australia A set for big win over Portugal

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 23 Aug 2023

Ralph Staniforth 23 Aug 2023

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Watch Portugal vs Australia A on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture (20:00 SAST)
Australia A will feature James O’Connor and Bernard Foley
Can Portugal claim a big win?

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Portugal set to struggle against Aus A (Getty Images)

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I fancy Australia A to win this match convincingly. While Portugal certainly have quality, Australia A is filled with players with international caps. I’m backing the Aussies to cover the -19 handicap.

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Head to Head
Portugal Form
Portugal Injuries & Team News
Australia A Form
Australia A Injuries & Team News

Portugal won their last match 46-20.
Australia A have a number of players with 10+ international caps.

Head to Head

These sides have never bet before.

Portugal Form

Portugal have only played one Rugby World Cup warm-up game. They, however, impressed in that fixture, beating the USA 46-20 at home.

This will be Portugal’s second-ever World Cup appearance after debuting in 2007. They have a far better side this time around and are expected to be more competitive.

However, Australia A are a team that could easily beat some lower-tier-one nations so this will be no easy task.

Portugal Injuries & Team News

Portugal should be at full strength for this match.

Australia A Form

Australia A are simply players who failed to make the Wallabies squad. They will however be keen to perform as they will have a chance of a call-up from Eddie Jones should there be injuries in the next two months.

It is a strong squad that has traveled for Australia A so they will be keen on getting a result.

Australia A Injuries & Team News

Australia A have a good squad, including a number of players who have many Wallabies caps. James O’Connor will be keen to show he still has the quality while Bernard Foley is likely to start at flyhalf.