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<blockquote data-quote="Ludders93" data-source="post: 799926" data-attributes="member: 74066"><p>Wales did the grand slam and are an impressive side. But France I thought were the strongest side in the U20 six nations this year. England have a number of premiership stars playing like Harry Mallinder so will put on a much better show than they did in the 6 nations.</p><p></p><p>NZ beat Australia U20's recently, but then lost the rematch a few weeks later. I think this Australia U20 side look stronger than in previous years, and NZ will probably be favourites for the tournament. I'm not sure the Junior Boks are as strong this year as the last 2 years where they had Pollard, Kriel, and last year a monstrous pack.</p><p></p><p>NZ will win Group A, England will edge out Australia in Group B, and I've got a feeling France could top Group C ahead of South Africa.</p><p>Either Australia or SA will get the best runners up spot.</p><p></p><p>I'd be interested to see how the bookies are pricing the tournament this year though. Last year's odds were very random. </p><p></p><p>One week the bookies had England as 10 point favourites over France in the group, then after France beat England, the bookies decided England were rubbish.</p><p>For the semi final the bookies had South Africa as 9 point favourites over England, and England won quite comfortably.</p><p></p><p>I think there's definitely big money to be made with close analysis of each team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ludders93, post: 799926, member: 74066"] Wales did the grand slam and are an impressive side. But France I thought were the strongest side in the U20 six nations this year. England have a number of premiership stars playing like Harry Mallinder so will put on a much better show than they did in the 6 nations. NZ beat Australia U20's recently, but then lost the rematch a few weeks later. I think this Australia U20 side look stronger than in previous years, and NZ will probably be favourites for the tournament. I'm not sure the Junior Boks are as strong this year as the last 2 years where they had Pollard, Kriel, and last year a monstrous pack. NZ will win Group A, England will edge out Australia in Group B, and I've got a feeling France could top Group C ahead of South Africa. Either Australia or SA will get the best runners up spot. I'd be interested to see how the bookies are pricing the tournament this year though. Last year's odds were very random. One week the bookies had England as 10 point favourites over France in the group, then after France beat England, the bookies decided England were rubbish. For the semi final the bookies had South Africa as 9 point favourites over England, and England won quite comfortably. I think there's definitely big money to be made with close analysis of each team. [/QUOTE]
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