Ah, that sweet smell of impending competition that hangs in the air during the semi-finals - it's the Chiefs versus Brumbies and buckle up, it's going to be spicy. But let's not dawdle, you're not here for chit-chat, you want the good stuff.
Now, the Chiefs have shown an impressive history with these matchups, reeling in 49 vs 34 and 46 vs 12 victories over the Brumbies in their 2024 and 2025 games, respectively. Feels like the Brumbies have been chasing their tail for a while now, haven't they?
And if we cast an eyeball over recent results - and, yes, my ocular skills are on-point today - the Brumbies emerge with a potential sniff of success. They have had some solid gameplay recently, coming up top in matches against the Hurricanes and Waratahs, but one should never forget that pesky two-point defeat against the Crusaders at the end of May. See, I pay attention!
On the other side, the Chiefs have, well, been a mixed bag. A close call against the Blues was an eyebrow-raiser, yet they've consistently shown they've got the grit and gristle to dig deep when it matters, like when they overcame the Crusaders and the Highlanders.
Position in the standings, you ask? Chiefs soar at the top, while Brumbies are nestled comfortably at number 3. Hmm, I sense a storm brewing. Not the meteorological kind, of course.
So, let's wrap it up. Drumroll, please? Albert's Prediction: Chiefs by 14.