South Africa U20 vs Argentina U20 Predictions - Argentina can get close to hosts

These sides have not met this year at U20 level.

South Africa came into this World Rugby Championship as favourites on home soil. There is plenty of talent within their squad, but yet, they have failed to fire on the world stage.

In their opening game, the Baby Boks beat Georgia 33-23 in a match they were expected to be more comfortable. Roll on a week, and South Africa suffered a shock defeat to Italy, who had been hammered by Argentina in the first game.

The Baby Boks were nowhere near good enough in the rain in Paarl. Yes, the field was a mud bath with plenty of rain falling in the Cape. But, Italy had the same conditions and looked a far more coherent side.

This is now a must-win for South Africa otherwise they could be knocked out of the Cup competition.

The Baby Boks have made big changes again, some of it forced through injury.

Argentina U20 Form

Argentina began their World Championship in stunning fashion, beating Italy 43-15. It was a brilliant display by the lesser fancied Los Pumas.

Going into week two, Argentina would have felt confident of making the Cup semi-finals. That was until Italy upset South Africa and then Georgia beat them 20-0.

This opened the group right up with all teams still able to qualify. Victory will secure Argentina's passage to those semis.

This is a massive clash so all Argentina’s big guns will be back and fresh for this match.