Queensland's 38-31 win over Ulster was among the most entertaining North v South tour games in recent memory with highlights and star performers aplenty.
Reds cult hero Tim Ryan top scored with two tries in the 38-31 win, Fraser McReight was at his usual imperious self around the breakdown and Test captain duo Harry Wilson and Tate McDermott excelled against a quality Ulster side.
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It would be easy to play the Junkyard Dog card and cash in on Ryan's double or Wallaby performers - but there's plenty more to take from from this encounter.
Here's what we learned:
There's something so special about a North v South club clash - the strange stadiums, singing crowds and atmosphere is simply electric.
But unlike last week in Bristol, this time the rugby was befitting with Queensland and Ulster in the role of heavyweight boxers, trading tries like swings in the Ravenshill ring.
The contest ebbed and flowed superbly with five lead changes and Ulster still in the mix with two late set-piece opportunities find an equaliser.
Credit to Ulster for fielding a side laden with Test talent - Jacob Stockdale's battle with Ryan was easily the game's best match-up - and there's plenty to like about New Zealander Aidan Morgan in that flyhalf role.
Fair play to the Reds too for coordinating the standout Australian pre-season block of games. Wales, Tonga, Wild Knights, Bristol and Ulster is no easy run into Super Rugby Pacific.
A wayward goalpost denied Reds socials from sharing the full vision from Ryan's first try but they'll dig it up for Heremaia Murray's contribution.
With his side trailing 24-19 and an Ulster-white wall in front, Murray put Queensland on his back and produced a breath-taking passage down the left wing.
The Crusaders convert sent two defenders flying before showing great pace to get within five metres of the try line.
Sensing he was covered, Murray then had the awareness to twist his body and produce a sparkling offload - while leaping over the side line - that landed perfectly in Ryan's bread basket.
It was the highlight of an excellent performance from Murray that included a try and a try-saving tackle - see the snippet below.
There'll be a few nervous faces around Ballymore following a sickening clash that saw star recruit Filipo Daugunu depart shortly after half time.
With the scores poised at 19-all in the 47th minute, Daugunu shot out of the line to lay a spot tackle on Ulster's Zac Ward but got his head position all wrong and was left crumpled on the Belfast turf.
Stretchers were called immediately with Daugunu appearing to be knocked unconscious but play was able to resume a few minutes later with the 11-cap Wallaby walking assisted from the field.
Reds insiders report Daugunu is up and about following the incident but Queensland fans shouldn't be surprised if he's out of action for Round 2 against Moana Pasifika just to be safe.
Daugunu's versatility across outside centre and wing is highly valued by coach Les Kiss but there are plenty of options at 13 with Josh Flook and Lachie Anderson among those rested for the Ulster clash.
Massimo De Lutiis has been the talk of Australian rugby since his surprise inclusion in Joe Schmidt's January Wallabies squad.
The rookie tighthead is yet to play Super Rugby Pacific - but that's about to change if Saturday's starting performance is anything to go by.
Though De Lutiis impressed with an early line break and bone-rattling defence, it was his scrummaging that shone brightest with a first-half penalty against the seasoned Ulster pack leading to Harry Wilson's try.
Zane Nonggorr remains Queensland's primary tighthead option but wth Jeffery Toomaga-Allen currently on the sidelines, De Lutiis' performance should be enough to earn a matchday berth against Moana Pasifika come Round 1.
Keep an eye out for Wallabies forward gurus Laurie Fisher and Mike Cron in the Suncorp bleachers for that one.
We've broken down every Australian side's prospects of taking out Super Rugby Pacific but it's clear Les Kiss is cooking up something special this year.
Taking down his former Ulster side on Irish soil is no mean feat - especially when you consider Kiss rested Wallabies trio Flook, Josh Canham and Liam Wright - and that 38-31 win has only elevated the already lofty expectations of Queensland in 2025.
Kiss now finds himself in a fascinating position ahead of Round 2's opening clash.
His Reds are expected to make finals and go deep into the competition after a thrilling 2024 that saw them finish fifth. He is also a strong candidate to replace Joe Schmidt - his former Irish mentor - as Wallabies head coach in October.
Yet the Reds' 2024 season was littered with inaccuracies and missed opportunities - away losses to Moana Pasifika and the Western Force plus two overtime defeats to the Hurricanes and Blues were costly.
Finals should be the very least for this Wallaby-laden side but if Kiss were to take Queensland to either a home semi or a decider, his claim to the Test role would be very compelling indeed.
