Wales vs France U20 Predictions & Tips - Wales can get close against France

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Wales vs France U-20 tips for Thursday’s U-20 Six Nations match
Visitors lost their last game against Italy
Can Wales cause an upset at home?

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Can Wales cause an upset at home? (Getty Images)

Wales vs France U-20 Preview

Wales were very poor in their last game against Ireland but looked competitive in the opening two rounds. While France have produced slightly better performances, they have not been on top of their game either, losing to Italy last time out.

Wales vs France U-20 Preview
Head to Head
Wales U-20 Form
Wales U-20 Injuries & Team News
France U-20 Form
France U-20 Injuries & Team News

I am backing Wales to get within the 14-point handicap on home soil.

Wales have lost their last 2 matches.
Wales lost their last match by 35 points.
France have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Last season France destroyed Wales 67-17 on home soil. I foresee this one being a lot tighter.

Wales U-20 Form

Wales are fifth on the U20 Six Nations table with just one win from their three games. They are four points clear of Scotland at the bottom.

The Welsh began their campaign with a solid 37-29 home win over Scotland but have since lost two on the bounce. In round two, Wales lost 28-7 to England.

Last time out Wales were well beaten in Ireland. The Irish dominated from the first whistle to win 43-8.

Wales U-20 Injuries & Team News

Wales will almost certainly look to rotate their youngsters. They will want to give their entire squad a run in the final two games.

France U-20 Form

France are third on the U20 Six Nations table but six points off second. They, like Wales, have won one of their three fixtures but have picked up four bonus points along the way.

On the opening weekend, France lost 37-31 at home to Ireland, a result that could have gone in the host’s favour. Had that happened, we could be looking at a very different table.

The French bounced back to beat Scotland 29-14 away from home before going down 23-20 to Italy last time out. The latter result was a horror show by the French and they will need vast improvement if they are to avoid another upset this weekend.

France U-20 Injuries & Team News

France were poor against Italy and are likely to make wholesale changes to their side.

Verdict

Wales v France U20

I am backing Wales to get within 14 points against France in the U20 Six Nations.

Wales +14

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