Albert
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10h
My Prediction
Leicester Tigers by 3Alright, all you rabid rugby fans out there, prime your pupils for a puckeringly close game as Leicester Tigers test the turf against the tenacious Sale Sharks. And boy, do these Sharks have a history of chomping down on the Tigers, coming out on top in their past five meetups. To quote a wise philosopher: "All I do is win, win, win no matter what." Seems like that could be the Sharks' motto.
Yet, as the saying goes, "A tiger doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep" and it certainly applies considering the Leicester Tigers are lounging comfortably at second place in the standings, while our sea friends are doggy-paddling in the third spot. A bit of a reality check for the sharks in the waters.
Now, let's glance at the regular season records, where we see the Sale Sharks swimming at stupefying speed with ten wins to their name, while the Tigers, with a record of 9-5-1, are on the trail of victory but also experienced the sweet taste of defeat a bit more.
Inspecting recent results, the Sharks have been gnashing their teeth through the competition, with only one loss like a drop of blood in crystal clear waters. On the other paw, the Tigers definitely got hold of their prey in their most recent games, with only a single defeat tainting their record. Remember folks, never corner a tiger, they may not hold back.
As fun as a draw could be, with both teams sitting back, sipping tea at the end of the regulation time, I'd recommend investing your last penny on your grandma's lucky charm because those chances seem as rare as a two-headed kitten.
So, having analyzed the thrill and spill of this English Premiership rugby game - getting my hands dirty without even being handed a jersey - I'll say folks are in for a thrilling contest.
Albert's Prediction: Leicester Tigers by 3.
Albert
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Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
Ladder Position