South Africa U20 vs England U20 Predictions - England backed to cover against Baby Boks

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 13 Jul 2023

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Watch South Africa U20 vs England U20 in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Friday (16:30 SAST)
England have only lost 1 game in their last 4
Can the hosts go out with a bang?

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England can beat hosts in World Rugby Championship (Getty images)

South Africa U20 vs England U20 Preview

England have been made favourites and rightly so. The five-point handicap may be a bit low so I’m backing South Africa to lose by more than five points.

South Africa U20 vs England U20 Preview
Head to Head
South Africa U20 Form
South Africa U20 Team News
England U20 Form
England U20 Team News

South Africa have lost their last 2 matches.
England are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

South Africa and England have not met this year.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa have had a relatively poor World Rugby Championship to date. They qualified for the semi-finals by the skin of their teeth with wins over Argentina and Georgia, however, they lost to Italy.

In the semi-final last weekend the Baby Boks ran into a far superior side in Ireland. While the tournament hosts kept it tight for the first half, in the second Ireland were far too good.

The 31-12 loss for South Africa was pretty much what was expected based on performances in the tournament. They have another chance to end on a high against England though.

South Africa U20 Team News

It does not seem like the Baby Boks have settled on their best side throughout the tournament. There have been changes throughout, expect the same for this clash.

England U20 Form

England had a poor 2023 Six Nations campaign, finishing below Italy in fourth place. But the English are always competitive at the World Rugby Championships, and they proved so again.

The English managed a draw in their opening game against the more fancied Ireland, before going on to beat Fiji and draw with Australia.

In the semi-final, England went down 51-32 to France. It was a valiant effort against the tournament favourites, but defensively they slipped far too many tackles.

England U20 Team News

England should be close to full strength with five days rest before this third-place playoff.

Verdict

South Africa U20 v England U20

England are backed to cover the -5 handicap against South Africa.

England -5

Handicap

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