The Crusaders were a class above as they dominated the Queensland Reds 43-19 in Christchurch.
The Reds had plenty of opportunities but were wasteful at key moments that the Crusaders punished.
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So what did we learn?
The Crusaders were never going to be down for long, so you knew they would be motivated to prove that last year was a fluke to start this season two wins from three.
They look dangerous up front with the return of Codie Taylor, who was solid on his return from injury.
Young flyhalf Teha Kemara looks the real deal and looked a class above against his fellow young gun Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.
They’re a dangerous prospect for any side, with Noah Hotham still to return from injury.
Sevu Reece is slowly hunting down TJ Perenara for the top of the all-time try-scoring table after his double.
Reece's unstoppable pace caused havoc for the Reds with his double, bringing his tally to 60, just three behind Perenara.
It gives the Crusaders the ultimate one-two punch in the back three with Will Jordan.
Jordan’s first try was special, beating four defenders to find a way to get the ball on the ground.
The Reds struggled with a host of talent on the sidelines but they didn’t help their case.
Way too many costly offloads and panic passes gifted the Crusaders possession in key parts of the field, with coach Les Kiss was frustrated by at halftime.
It started in the opening minutes as they attacked the Crusaders' goal line, and the error on halfway after a break led to the Crusaders’ second try.
They missed fewer tackles and made more line breaks, but they conceded twice as many points due to their 20 turnovers.
In a tough game for the Reds, Josh Canham was big for the visitors in their quest to go back-to-back in Christchurch.
The lock has freakish athleticism and unleashed it in the 22nd minute with a brilliant burst and bump off, setting up Filipo Daugunu’s opening try.
He also kept the play flowing with four offloads to go with a solid afternoon at lineout time.
Matt Faessler was also strong despite a headcut, while Ryan Smith and Harry Wilson got through a mountain of work.
The NSW Waratahs are the last remaining undefeated side after the Reds’ defeat to the Crusaders.
It shows why Super Rugby Pacific is the premier club competition, with any team able to win on any day after a wild weekend of Rugby.
The Crusaders jumped from last (with two games in hand) into the top six and into a logjam in the middle of the table.
Meanwhile, the Blues and Hurricanes incredibly occupy the bottom two positions, facing tough away trips next week to the Highlanders and Chiefs,
As for the Waratahs, their unbeaten streak faces a big test with the Reds and Brumbies over the past fortnight.
