South Africa U20 vs Italy U20 Predictions - Baby Boks to show their class

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 South Africa U20 vs Italy U20 in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Thursday (16:00 SAST)
Italy were thrashed in their opening game
Can the World Cup hosts show improvement?

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South Africa to blast past Italy (Getty Images)

South Africa U20 vs Italy U20 Preview

It is almost certain that South Africa will improve this weekend and show why they are among the favourites. I am backing the hosts to cover the -18 handicap against Italy.

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

South Africa won their last match.
Italy have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Italy lost their last match by 28 points against Argenina.

Head to Head

South Africa and Italy have not met this year.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa came into their home World Cup as favourites to claim the title for the second time. The last time they won it was also at home back in 2012.

After the first weekend of action, the Baby Boks have slipped to second favourites behind France. While they beat Georgia in their opening 33-23, the performance was less than convincing.

South Africa U20 Team News

The hosts are likely to make a few changes as the side just didn’t click at the weekend. The loose trio balance has been the biggest talking point so expect a few changes.

Italy U20 Form

Italy have improved vastly this year with a third place finish in the 2023 Six Nations. They finished above Wales, Scotland and England.

There were high hopes coming into the World Rugby Championships, but the Italians disappointed last weekend. They were thrashed 43-15 by Argentina.

On Thursday the Italy side will have to find their form from the Six Nations to challenge a very strong South Africa outfit.

Italy U20 Team News

Much like their opposition, Italy will need to make major changes after a very poor performance this past Saturday.

Verdict

South Africa U20 v Italy U20

South Africa are backed to cover the -18 handicap against Italy.

South Africa -18

Handicap

@-109.89 - 5 Units

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