Super Rugby Pacific: Force vs. Crusaders – Battle for the Spoon!
The stage is set for a showdown no Super Rugby Pacific team wants to be a part of: the battle for the wooden spoon. The reigning champions, the Crusaders, will face off against the Western Force in a match that will determine who will avoid finishing at the bottom of the ladder.
In a surprising turn of events, Kurtley Beale will make his debut for the Force, adding a new dynamic to the team. On the other side, an All Black player has been dropped to the bench as the Crusaders make six changes to their starting lineup.
For fans looking to catch the action, the match will be broadcast on 9 GEM and can also be live-streamed on Stan Sport and 9Now. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:35 pm AEST on the 20th of April at HBF Park in Perth.
With the Crusaders being the clear favorites to win, according to bookmaker TAB, the Force will have their work cut out for them. The odds are stacked against them, with the Crusaders priced at $1.14 to emerge victorious, while the Force are the underdogs at $5.50.
As the two teams prepare to face off, the stakes are high. Both will be looking to secure a much-needed win and avoid the ignominy of claiming the wooden spoon. It’s sure to be a thrilling match filled with intensity and determination as the Crusaders and the Force battle it out on the field.