The Western Force punished the ACT Brumbies for a slow start for an incredible win in Canberra.
Their 21-0 lead was clawed back but the visitors' resolve was the difference as they sent a message to the rest of the competition.
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So what did we learn?
There’s no bigger statement the Force's away woes are over than a win in Canberra in that fashion.
It was 5,060 days between wins in the capital for the Force as they fought back to claim a famous win.
They once again battled back from adversity and trusted their play to deliver the win, this time coming from Brandon Paenga-Amosa after four yellow cards.
Suddenly, they find themselves in the top two as they return to Perth to face the Queensland Reds.
The message is clear coming out of the West: write them off at your peril.
The ACT Brumbies looked on island time early on as they gifted the Force easy points, falling victim to the 'Fiji curse' that has affected sides after tough trips to the island.
Two interceptions in the first ten minutes contributed to tries, including an unnecessary looping ball that was a gift for Harry Potter to score.
However, the Brumbies’ DNA is built on finding ways to get back into games and that’s what they did.
They kept the play simple amid the carnage, backing their forwards to do the job before picking the right moments to go out wide.
Ultimately, going away from this late cost them. They should’ve closed this game out down two players and in front.
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham admitted they had to change their lineout calls with Darcy Swain's Force arrival, but it did little to stop his influence.
The combination of Swain and Jeremy Williams is a nightmare for any hooker, as they were a step ahead the entire time.
They stole four in the first half to leave the Brumbies’ rolling maul neutralised.
On top of this, Nic White kept the hosts under constant pressure with his work at the ruck to remind his old club of his talent
Harry Potter was sensational for the Western Force in their first-half blitz.
The winger was everywhere, whether it was nabbing intercepts to run in for tries or a pair of try-saving tackles.
These are the types of plays Potter has become renowned for in the West and kept the Brumbies frustrated throughout the contest.
He remains a key contender for a starting spot against the British and Irish Lions, especially with the inside knowledge he possesses from his stint with Leicester.
Charlie Cale sent a major reminder about his talent on his return from injury.
He was immense in the Brumbies comeback and looked dangerous every time he touched the ball.
Cale plays like a winger trapped inside a 1.95 frame as he scored a classy double.
It adds to the gluttony of back-rowers in Australia right now, with Cale fighting John Eales Medalist Rob Valetini and Wallabies captain Harry Wilson for a starting spot.
