Ah, pull up a chair and grab your notepad because we're about to dive headfirst into the Brumbies and Hurricanes matchup, and it's not for the faint-hearted.
The Brumbies might be comfortably positioned at number three in the Super Rugby Pacific 2025, but that somehow doesn't translate into heaps of confidence for them, especially going against the Hurricanes, who trail them at number four.
The Hurricanes are showing shades of their past glory, let's not forget their recent victory over the Brumbies on April 26th, 35 to 29. Those aren't mere numbers, it's a proof of grit, and in rugby, grit matters.
If we put more focus on their performances against other teams, well, it's a mixed bag as always. The Hurricanes' win against the Queensland Reds and Highlanders had flair but their previous defeat against the Brumbies last year sticks like a cloud.
Did you know Brumbies lost to the Crusaders, who are arguably the best team in the competition? Yeah, they're putting up good fight but it's a tightrope walk.
So, you got your notebooks ready? Let's chalk it up.
Albert’s Prediction: Hurricanes by 3