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France vs Australia U20 Betting Tips - Young Aussies backed for victory against France

ralph-staniforth
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Last updated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 00:35
Australia and France both remain unbeaten in Pool D at the World Rugby U20 Championship, but Australia has impressed with a much higher point tally and dominant wins, including a 90-22 rout over Spain. France narrowly escaped a loss to Spain and has shown some vulnerability. The key conclusion is that Australia's outstanding attacking form makes them strong contenders to upset France, cover the +7.5 handicap, and advance to the semi-finals.
Ralph Staniforth 07 Jul 2026
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  • Australia leads Pool D with 143 points scored in two dominating wins.
  • France needed a comeback to beat Spain, signaling vulnerability.
  • Australia is tipped to cover the +7.5 handicap and challenge France for a semi-final spot.
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Australia have scored plenty of tries in the tournament (Getty Images)

Australia and France have both won their two pool games to date but it has been Australia that looked most dangerous. This would be another upset but the Aussies can beat this French U20 side.

Key Stats - Australia have been in smashing Form


  • Australia have scored 143 points in their 2 matches.
  • Australia defeated Spain by 68 points at the start of the tournament.
  • France have scored 92 points in their 2 games. 
  • France beat Spain by 25 points in their last match. 

France U20 Struggled against Spain


France had to come from behind in their Pool D match against Spain last weekend, winning 57-32 after trailing 20-17 at the break. 

Before that result, France kicked off their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a 45-15 victory over Fiji. 

Les Bleuets occupy second place in Pool D with ten points from two games. 

France have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions, but they will have to play well against Australia, as their opponents have scored 143 points in the tournament so far and have won five of their last seven fixtures. 

Australia U20 Superb Attacking Form


Australia cruised to an easy victory in their second match at the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship last weekend, winning 53-17 after leading 36-3 at half-time. 

Earlier in their campaign, Australia started their tournament with a crushing 90-22 victory over Spain.

The Junior Wallabies are first in Pool D with ten points after two rounds. 

Australia have been in fine form during the tournament, scoring many tries, and will have the belief that they can come out on top against France in their final group stage match and progress to the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship. 

France vs Australia Squads & Team News 


France

Hugo Avogadro, Lilian Baret, Mathéo Frisach and Raphael Audebert each scored a brace against Spain last weekend.

Melvyn Rates contributed a try in the match. 

Diego Jurd and Luka Keletaona kicked over three conversions each.

Forwards: Mathéo Frisach, Edouard Jabea-Njocke, Gabin Garault, Yanis Basse, Sacha Longchampt, Maël Turpin, Zak Price, Alexandre Langlois, Léo Michaux, Baptiste Veschambre, Alban Portat, Lucas Andjisseramatchi, Raphaël Audebert, Lilian Baret, Bobby Bissu, Roméo Bonnard-Martin, Elyjah Ibsaiene

Backs: Valentin Hutteau, Nathan Llaveria, Baptiste Tilloles, Diego Jurd, Luka Keletaona, Timéo Frier, Bastien Rasal, Diego Mascarenc, Quentin Valentino, Dylan Cazemajou, Tom Levêque, Melvyn Rates, Alex Guillaud

Australia

Toby Brial and Tom Farr-Jones crossed the try line twice against Fiji last weekend. 

Angus Grover, Marshall Le Maitre, Sam Blank, Treyvon Pritchard, and Ewald Kruger each scored a try in the match. 

Finn Mackay slotted three conversions, while Jonty Fowler kicked over one.

Forwards: Ewald Kruger, Eli Langi, Jacob Job, Charles Hollyman, John Grenfell, Kenneth Harris, William Ross, Tom Robinson, Edwin Langi, Matthew Sauao, Isaac Fonua, Toby Brial, Luca Cleverley, Marshall Le Maitre, TJ Talaileva, Kingbenjamin Swerling-Finaipepe, Lehopoame Leota

Backs: Chayse Geros, Finn Mackay, Taione Taka, Treyvon Pritchard, Angus Grover, Sam Blank, Jonty Fowler, Zach Fittler, Leo Jaques, Charlie Bird, Tom Farr-Jones, Cooper Watters, Wallace Charlie

Verdict

Australia have been performing well at the World Rugby U20 Championship and are tipped to cover the +7.5 handicap in their Pool D decider against France.

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Ralph Staniforth

Sports Editor • 15+ Years of Experience, South African Sports Specialist

Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town. 


He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport. 

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa. 

Ralph has been betting on sports for the last ten years. He’s knowledgeable on numerous topics including football, rugby, cricket, tennis and golf. 


He supports Manchester United (football), Cheetahs (rugby), Knights (cricket) and has a newly found appreciation for Dominic Thiem on the tennis courts.

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