England vs South Africa U20 Predictions & Tips - England can come out on top against SA U20

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2025

Ralph Staniforth 03 Jul 2025

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Both England and South Africa U20 teams won their opening matches convincingly.
England U20 favored to cover the -6 handicap after a strong performance in 2025 tournaments.
South Africa U20 aims to overcome past disappointment with a recent strong performance against Australia.

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South Africa U20 won their last match 73-17 against Australia.(Getty Images)

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South Africa and England won their opening games with plenty to spare, so this could be a clash to determine who tops the table. I am backing England U20 to cover.

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Head to Head
England U20 Form
South Africa U20 Form

England u20 have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
England U20 scored 56 points in their last match.
South Africa U20 won their last match 73-17 against Australia.

Head to Head

These two met at the 2024 World Rugby Championship, England won the game.

England U20 Form

After winning the 2024 U20 Six Nations, England U20 could only manage a second-place finish to France in 2025. However, the English had it in their control, only to blow it with a surprise defeat to Wales U20.

Behind France, England are the favourites to win the 2025 U20 World Rugby Championship, however, they have been given a tough group. England began their campaign with a convincing performance, beating Scotland 56-19 on Sunday.

This South African side will provide a far sterner test for the English, though. However, England have had the better of their counterparts at U20 level recently.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa had a very disappointing U20 Rugby Championship in 2025. They lost two and won one game, finishing third behind New Zealand and Australia.

The entire tournament was played in South Africa, so there was little reason for the Baby Boks to fail like that. They beat Argentina in round one before taking a commanding lead against Australia, before collapsing to concede the game.

That was followed by a narrow loss to the Baby All Blacks. That said, South Africa U20 bounced back with class in their opening game on Sunday, running Australia to pieces, winning 73-17.

Verdict

England U20 v South Africa U20

England are tipped to cover the -6 handicap.

England -6

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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