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· Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
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Pyongyang Dictators
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4W · 5L
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Hawaii Hammerheads
5W · 4L
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The Verdict
Dictators by a narrow margin. a healthier squad, home advantage should be enough, but this won't be one-way traffic.
Predicted Score
Dictators
24
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Hammerheads
24
Scouting Report
Dictators
Dictators keep opponents guessing with a varied approach. There's no single way to shut them down.
A measured kicking game — they pick their moments rather than relying on one style.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
3 players showing fatigue (fitness below 60) — could be rested or underperform.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Hammerheads
Hammerheads keep opponents guessing with a varied approach. There's no single way to shut them down.
They love the long ball — expect contestable kicks and aerial battles.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Tactical Battle
Two well-rounded sides who don't rely on one trick. Expect the game to be won in the little moments — a key tackle, a clutch kick, a moment of brilliance.
Watch Stacey Jones and Lance Hohaia — the two most dangerous players on the park. If either gets an early touch, the game opens up.
Where to Target
Dictators' Prop depth has been a concern all season. Expect Hammerheads to target that channel.
Hammerheads' Prop depth has been a concern all season. Expect Dictators to target that channel.
Scoring
Hammerheads' goal kicker is in outstanding form (88%). That 2-point difference adds up over 80 minutes.
Momentum
Dictators desperately need a win to stop the rot. Expect them to come out fired up.
Hammerheads are flying — winning by an average of 18.7 points recently. Confidence will be sky-high.
Key Players
Stacey Jones
Halfback
7T · 9GP
Taine Tuaupiki
Fullback
0T · 9GP
Jacob Lillyman
Prop
1T · 9GP
Lance Hohaia
Fullback
5T · 8GP
Greg Alexander
Halfback
3T · 9GP
Adam Blair
Lock
0T · 9GP
Chemistry
Dictators
107%
Hammerheads
124%
Unavailable
Dictators: Full squad available
Sam Lisoneminor
Head to Head
Honours even — 1 win apiece from 2 meetings. Something has to give.