Australia vs South Africa U20 Predictions & Tips - Australia to upset the odds against Junior Boks

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 28 Jun 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 28 Jun 2025

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South Africa are favorites with a handicap of 3.5.
Australia U20 recently defeated South Africa 29-24.
Australia finished second in the U20 Rugby Championship.

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South Africa U20 came 3rd in the U20 Rugby Championship earlier this year. (Getty Images)

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South Africa are favourites but Australia beat them during the U20 Rugby Championship earlier this year. While the Junior Boks have a good side, they tend to struggle against the Aussies.

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Head to Head
Australia U20 Recent Form
South Africa U20 Recent Form

Australia U20 have won their last 2 matches against South Africa U20.
Australia U20 won 2 and drew 1 of their 3 Rugby Championship matches this season.
South Africa U20 came 3rd in the U20 Rugby Championship earlier this year.

Head to Head

Australia defeated South Africa 29-24 during the U20 Rugby Championship earlier this season. The fixture was played in South Africa.

Australia U20 Recent Form

Australia U20 will be hopeful of a strong year in 2025 after struggling for a few years recently. They had a decent Rugby Championship earlier this season, finishing second to New Zealand.

In round one of the tournament, the Baby Wallabies drew 29-29 against New Zealand. It was followed by an impressive 29-24 win over South Africa.

In the final round, the Aussies won a tight contest against Argentina 40-36. Being unbeaten wasn’t enough as New Zealand pipped them to the title by one point.

South Africa U20 Recent Form

South Africa have threatened to break loose in the last two years but seem unable to really get into gear. The perfect example of this was during the Rugby Championship earlier this year.

Playing host to the tournament, the Baby Boks would have fancied their chance. They won their first game 36-25 to Argentina before dominating and building a good lead against Australia.

However, a second half collapse saw the Wallabies bounce back to win 29-24. In their final game, against the old foe, the Baby Boks took New Zealand to the wire, losing 48-45 in a thrilling encounter.

Verdict

Australia v South Africa

I am backing Australia U20 to cover the +3.5 handicap and perhaps win.

Australia U20 +3.5

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