Rodney So'oialo: 'Bad hair day!'
Waratahs v Sharks
We know coaches always harp on about experience, but given these two teams are so evenly matched, a few grey hairs might prove all the difference.
The back-row battle should be fascinating with warriors Phil Waugh, Wycliffe Palu and Rocky Elsom aiming to nullify the in-form Sharks marathon runners Ryan Kankowski and Jacques Botes.
The Sharks narrowly missed out by a photo-finish last year and their conservatism this season has stood them in good stead.
Both sides have their hot-heads, none more so than Epi Taione, who makes the bench for the Sharks, not to mention Francois Steyn, even with his sore ribs, can be culpable to losing his rag from time to time.
It will either be Ewan McKenzie's or Dick Muir's last game in charge, so the odd tear or perhaps a clenched fist thrust into the air, could provide as much action on the bench as the war on it.
On Ewan's wish list, a deluge of rain would be nice! Dick' forecast preference, about 20 degrees with a slight tail wind ready for a 60m Steyn drop-goal.
Prediction: Sharks to win by 3 points
Crusaders v Hurricanes
Isn't it weird that top team, and ever present owners of top spot should come into the game a bit out of sorts.
The Hurricanes are an enigma - one week they're unbeatable bordering on constant applause, running in tries from all angles, the next they represent the placidity of the Atlantic Ocean on breathless summer's day.
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are the fulcrum for the Crusaders, but Chris Masoe has been in fine feather and has probably already donned the napkin, ready for the first tackle.
Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith are the best centre partnership in the competition but are likely to both miss out on the All-Black jersey so there's no shortage of motivation there.
Doubts remain over inspirational Hurricanes skipper, Rodney So'oialo, who has been 'bracketed' - nothing to do hinges and shelving we can assure you - his absence might have something to do with a dodgy DIY job the missus has got him doing, but it will be a surprise if the dread-locked No.8 doesn't make the cut.
Prediction: Crusaders to win by 6 points.