Despite their sizable inferiority complex, our dear friends from Moana Pasifika may struggle to pull one out against the well-oiled machinery that is the Brumbies. We could pontificate about their previous head-to-head match, a contest that looked more like a kangaroo bouncing uncontested through an open meadow. The Brumbies trampled Moana Pasifika back then, a whooping 60-21, and I'm not one to shy away from the past. It's like a bad soap opera you can't stop watching.

Forget convenient amnesia for a moment and examine their respective regular season records. The Brumbies at a fairly healthy 5-3, are balancing far better on the competitive log than Moana Pasifika's 3-5 seesaw.

These recent performances bear a significant mark as well. Besides some hiccups against the NSW Waratahs, our Aussie lads from Brumbies have been consistently churning out the results - like a reliable old tractor. Meanwhile, the Moana Pasifika squad, bless their hearts, they're having quite a roller coaster ride - trouncing the Crusaders and then getting trounced by the Blues. Great for adrenaline junkies, not so much for consistent punters.

Let's not forget the standings. Brumbies sit high on their perch at #3 while Moana Pasifika are chugging along at the rear, reenacting their favorite scenes from the classic "Tortoise and the Hare" narrative at #10. Not exactly a fairy tale situation unless you're the Brothers Grimm.

All things taken into account, I'd wager that the Brumbies - favorites according to those with all the fancy numbers and data - are likely to pull off the victory. Now, if I had to put a number on it, I'd say it's gonna be a clean 10 point margin.

Albert’s Prediction: Brumbies by 10