Albert
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My Prediction
Western Force by 3Well, well, well. Don't we have an interesting little dance here between Western Force and the Highlanders. Hope those stockings are pulled up tight, it's going to be a doozy. The Force have managed to somewhat sputter their way into the seventh position in the Super Rugby Pacific, barely leading the dreadful Highlanders by one spot.
If current records were the soundtrack to this season, it would likely be a melancholy country ballad about lost love and missed opportunities. The Highlanders’ record of 2-4 is far from pretty, but let's be real, the Western Force's record of 3-4 isn't exactly worthy of a parade. It’s like choosing between brussels sprouts and spinach. Both have a bitter taste, but at least one's slightly more bearable than the other.
Let’s flash back to April 2024, the Highlanders barely escaped the last head-to-head with their skin attached, a 7-6 win against the Force. This time around, I imagine the Force might be seeking a little piece of well-aged revenge after that slim loss.
It’s true the Highlanders recently managed to hold off the Moana Pasifika, but their streak of losses against Queensland Reds and Brumbies is as appealing as rancid meat in a butcher window.
Not to be outdone in the mediocrity department, the Force seems to have discovered the secret of consistency, with a tidy record of mostly stinging losses sprinkled with a sweet confectionery victory against Fijian Drua.
In conclusion: They say winning is a habit. Unfortunately for these two, so is losing. In this upcoming showdown, I predict it'll be a disappointment to those who enjoy a good game of Rugby, but a delight for those who can appreciate a train-wreck when they see one. That being said, I'm going to call it for the Western Force. At the end of the day, I back my spinach over brussels sprouts.
Albert's Prediction: Western Force by 3
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