Predictions: Jaguares to make history

There’s plenty of action scheduled in Super Rugby and the World Rugby U20 Championship over the weekend and we bring you our predictions for those games.

Super Rugby has reached its business end and the Crusaders have already advanced to the semi-finals after beating the Highlanders on Friday, so the focus now turns to the rest of the matches over the weekend.

Elsewhere, in Argentina it’s the final day of the World Rugby U20 Championship which reaches its climax when the defending champions, France, and Australia face off in the final.

SUPER RUGBY

In Buenos Aires, the Jaguares host the Chiefs in what could be an historical occasion for the home side as a victory for them will mean they advance to the semi-finals for the first time since joining the competition in 2016.

In other action, the Hurricanes take on the Bulls in Wellington and the Brumbies host the Sharks in Canberra.

Jaguares vs Chiefs: Jaguares by 3
Hurricanes vs Bulls: Hurricanes by 13
Brumbies vs Sharks: Brumbies by 6

WORLD RUGBY U20 CHAMPIONSHIP

After winning the 2018 tournament on home soil, France will be hoping to repeat that feat when they go head-to-head with Australia in this year’s final at the Racecourse Stadium in Rosario.

Wales and England as well as Argentina and South Africa will also do battle at that venue and the other games will take place at the Old Resians Club in Santa Fe.

France vs Australia: Australia by 6
Argentina vs South Africa: South Africa by 4
Wales vs England: England by 5
Italy v Georgia: Italy by 7
Ireland v New Zealand: New Zealand by 8
Scotland v Fiji: Scotland by 3