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Some might see this as a long shot, but I reckon that the Force may still get a spot in the Super 14 top four at the end of the season. You may ask, "Why?"
Well the answer is this:
Currently in equal fourth place are the Bulls and the Chiefs, sitting on 32 points. Our boys are only five points behind on 27 points - that's just one bonus point win. The other contenders for fourth place are the Brumbies, who are only one game ahead of the Force.
Now, take a look at the run to the finals for these three teams.
The Bulls have two home games left to play, against the Blues and the Reds respectively. Coming off a bye in Round 10, they have posted good wins against the Stormers and the Lions - but will they beat the 2nd placed Blues, then follow up with a win against the Reds? The Chiefs have two away games left to play, against the 'Tahs and the all conquering Crusaders.
If we were to give the Bulls and the Chiefs one bonus point win each from these two games, that would put them on 37 points apiece.
The Brumbies play their next game at home against the Crusaders, who have named all of their All Blacks. What are the chances of the Brumbies winning that?? The following week they travel to the 'house of pain' in Dunedin to play the Highlanders. They might be enjoying a minor return to form, but I don't think they'll be coming away from those two matches with too many points. Credit them with one bonus point win from the next two rounds and they'll finish the season on 36.
The Force are on 27 points, meaning two straight bonus point wins will put them at 37. I reckon they might be capable of pulling that off! Especially at home against the Cheetahs, who are coming off four straight losses on tour; and then the Blues, who are on their way home from a SA tour.
Well, we all know that the bounce of the ball (and that damn whistle) can determine that, but we also know how the boys respond to a big Subi crowd.
So, if you haven't got tickets - get some! Tell your friends, work colleagues, relatives and neighbours (even the ones you don't like) to don the blue gear and get along to the game!
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