Wales vs South Africa U20 Predictions & Tips - Wales can upset the odds against hosts

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 17 Jul 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 17 Jul 2024

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Wales have lost 3 of their last 4 matches, showing glimpses of promise.
South Africa U20 have had a disappointing campaign, losing their last 3 matches.
Wales might cover the +9 handicap or potentially win the match.

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Wales have lost by less than 9 points in 2 of their last 3 defeats (Getty Images)

Wales vs South Africa U20 Preview

Wales have shown glimpses of promise during this campaign while the hosts have been the disappointment of the tournament. I can see another defeat for the Baby Boks.

Wales vs South Africa U20 Preview
Head to Head
Wales U20 Form
Wales U20 Injuries & Team News
South Africa U20 Form
South Africa U20 Injuries & Team News

Wales have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Wales have lost by less than 9 points in 2 of their last 3 defeats.
South Africa have lost their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

These sides have not met in 2024.

Wales U20 Form

Wales have done pretty much as well as can be expected of them given the U20 talent at hand. They arrive in this final for seventh place with a decent chance of victory against the hosts.

The Welsh began the tournament with an impressive performance against New Zealand, getting within a score, losing 41-34. It was followed by a 21-point victory over Spain before losing 29-11 to France in the final group game.

Last weekend, in the semi-final for fifth place, Wales showed some promise again, losing 36-29 to Australia.

Wales U20 Injuries & Team News

Wales are likely to name a similar side to the one that faced Australia depending on injuries.

South Africa U20 Form

South Africa U20 have endured their worst U20 campaign for many years and the coaches have come in for quite a bit of criticism. The hosts, who were at least expected to challenge for the title, will have to be happy with seventh place.

A strong start in a 50-point win over Fiji gave many hope that the Baby Boks would challenge. However, since then it has been all downhill, losing 31-12 to Argentina and 17-12 to England in the group stage.

In the fifth-place semi-final, South Africa got the chance to revenge their defeat to Argentina but were outplayed again, losing 34-24.

South Africa U20 Injuries & Team News

Wholesale changes can be expected once again as the coaches continue to struggle to find the right combinations.

Verdict

Wales v South Africa U20

I am backing Wales U20 to cover the +9 handicap and possibly beat the hosts.

Wales +9

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