South Africa vs Argentina U20 Predictions - Argentina to push hosts all the way

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2024

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Marc Thomas 03 Jul 2024

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South Africa narrowly won their last two matches against Argentina.
South Africa started strong in the tournament, thrashing Fiji.
Argentina aims to bounce back after a tough loss to England.

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South Africa set for narrow win (Getty Images)

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While South Africa have won their last two games against Argentina, they have both been very closely fought encounters. I expect this to be no different with the handicap market in play.

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Head to Head
South Africa U20 Form
South Africa U20 Injuries & Team News
Argentina U20 Form
Argentina U20 Injuries & Team News

South Africa have won their last 2 matches against Argentina.
South Africa won their last match by 50 points.
Argentina lost their last match by 19 points to England.

Head to Head

In the 2023 World Rugby Championship, South Africa beat Argentina 24-16. However, they met earlier this year in the U20 Rugby Championship where South Africa just managed a 30-28 victory.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa finished the U20 Rugby Championship 2024 in second place behind New Zealand. After drawing with the eventual winners, the Baby Boks lost to Australia and managed a two-point win over Argentina.

Last year during the World Rugby Championships, South Africa finished third, beating England in the playoff. On Saturday, the hosts of the tournament got off to a cracking start, beating Fiji 57-7 in Cape Town.

South Africa U20 Injuries & Team News

The Baby Boks are set to make changes this week. This is a huge clash for them and with England to come next Tuesday, they will need to put out two strong sides.

Argentina U20 Form

Argentina have performed reasonably well over the last year at this level. They finished the Rugby Championship in third place after beating Australia and taking South Africa to the wire.

However, on Saturday, Argentina struggled against England, losing the game 40-21. They would have wanted a better performance against the Six Nations champions but will hope they can cause an upset against the hosts to keep themselves alive in the tournament.

Argentina U20 Injuries & Team News

Argentina have their two biggest games first up so it is tough for them to make too many changes. Still, they are still likely to call on a few fresh faces.

Verdict

South Africa v Argentina U20

I am backing Argentina to get inside the 11-point handicap.

Argentina +11

Handicap

@-111.11 - 4 Units

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