Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Queensland Reds by 3The Queensland Reds and Fijian Drua prepare to once again duke it out this weekend in a ferocious flurry of Super Rugby. To the untrained eye, the Reds might seem like the obvious choice, being higher in the standings at number 6 as opposed to the Drua who currently languish at 11th. But hey, that's why I'm here - to give you the subtleties that make this game interesting.
When we look at the record books, the last two occasions these sides crossed paths, the Fijians came away victorious. A little surprising considering the Reds have managed to keep their heads above water this season with a 7-6 win-loss record, compared to the Drua's less-than-stellar 4-9. So, what's the deal? Are the Fijians just Queensland's kryptonite?
Our recent form guide paints a picture as murky as a mud wrestling match. The Fijians seemed to discover some self-esteem in their last match, trouncing Western Force 38-7, while the Reds stumbled against the relentless Hurricanes, losing 27 to 31. Consistency? Throw it to the wind, my friends.
So, where does that leave us for our upcoming showdown? The Reds, while flaky as a French pastry recently, do boast a superior position in the standings, and, let's face it - shrugged aside their last four rivals, besides the minor hiccup against the Drua. The Fijians, on the other hand, have a less inspiring track record this season, though they seem to turn into excited hyenas when they see a Reds jersey.
Taking all this into account, I'd say we're set for a showdown as tight as a miser's wallet. But hey, if we don't have a little gamble in life, what's the fun, right? So, drumroll please...
Albert’s Prediction: Queensland Reds by 3