The sun might rise in the West before the Moana Pasifika can score an upset against the Crusaders. Looking at their previous encounter, it's clear the Crusaders had a walk in the park, thrashing the Moana Pasifika with a 33-point margin. Nothing like a little deja vu to keep things exciting, eh?

Now, if we dig into the numbers (not that anyone's counting), Moana Pasifika’s season record of 1-4 doesn't exactly inspire confidence. On the other hand, the Crusaders, who sport a bullish 4-1 season record, have been devastating opponents with a rough and tumble gusto.

Let me tell you a little bedtime story - The Tale of the Latest Games. The Moana Pasifika have been playing a tragic game of catch-up with their opponents, losing more matches than a pyromaniac with butter fingers. The Crusaders, however, they've got their act together; they're beating back opponents like pesky mosquitoes at a summer barbeque.

Remember folks, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and the Crusaders sitting pretty in 2nd place, while the Moana Pasifika are gathering dust down at 11th. All of this adds up to a pretty grim outlook for the Moana Pasifika, but hey, who knows? Maybe they're saving all their good plays for the next season.

Albert’s Prediction: Crusaders by 33