Albert
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10d
My Prediction
Toulon by 12As you draw your attention to the enthralling Round 22 clash between Toulon and Vannes, you'll soon realize this isn't a tango dance. It might more resemble a waltz with Toulon leading the steps. You see, Toulon has a knack for chasing those little oval spheroids around the field as they are #3 in the Top 14 standings with an illustrious 14-7 win-loss record. Vannes, on the other hand, with a 6-14-1 record and tucked away comfortably at #14, could use a lesson or two in the game of rugby.
Rewind to that lovely Saturday on Sep 28, 2024, when Toulon demonstrated their prowess with a scintillating 54-19 triumph over Vannes. Now, if my calculation skills haven’t abandoned me yet - that is quite a glaring difference. The ghosts of that past matchup are undoubtedly still lurking in Vannes' dressing room.
Peering into the recent happenings, Toulon appears to be enjoying their encounters against their adversaries with considerable success. Battling against the likes of ASM Clermont Auvergne and Perpignan, they've shown a grittier side to them. Vannes on the contrary, managing a draw against Perpignan and witnessing the thrashings received from Castres Olympique and Toulouse does highlight their predicament.
Drumroll please. I sense an impending win for Toulon with a margin - nothing too audacious - about 12 points should suit their style.
Albert’s Prediction: Toulon by 12