Once again, the NSW Waratahs left it late but delivered the killer blow to come away with the way.
The 29-24 victory was a true reflection of a contest that had moments of dominance from each side, with the Waratahs doing enough in the end to win.
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So what did we learn?
The Dan McKellar magic is wearing off on the Waratahs, delivering a game-winning rolling maul try.
McKellar built a trophy cabinet around it in Canberra and the two tries in the second half, including the penalty try, was textbook McKellar.
It’s a strength the Waratahs haven’t had in a long time and came in clutch when they needed it again.
The performance was still sloppy for the calibre of players in the side but they keep finding ways to win and at this part of the season, that’s all that matters.
Langi Gleeson has been the form player for the Waratahs in their first two games.
Playing the Fijian Drua always gets the best out of the Fijian heritage back-rower, and he was at his best in Sydney.
He pieced the defence with his carry and burrowed over for the opener before backing up Max Jorgensen’s chase to score an easy double.
The fire was lit under Gleeson after his late Wallabies' snubbing, and he sent a direct message tonight.
The Fijian Drua looked a lot more dangerous with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf.
The young playmaker has incredible poise, and his timing with his delivery and options was perfect.
It got the best out of their rapid outside backs that torched the Waratahs in the second half.
Caleb Muntz was sensational for Fiji in the end-of-year Tests, making coach Glen Jackson's decision difficult.
Vuate Karawalevu delivered a superb individual try to remind Waratahs fans of his class.
The reality is Karawalevu was never going to start over Suaalii, Jorgensen, Kellaway, and others, but he showed why the Waratahs signed him in the first place.
His in-and-out move on Darby Lancaster was sensational, only matched by the finish in the corner.
He was joined in kind by Ponipate Loganimasi, who has cemented his status as one of the quickest guys in Super Rugby.
The Waratahs can kick all they want to their outside backs, but their true power lies in their starting front-row.
It’s a complete 180 from last year, with the all-Wallaby front-row dominating their Drua counterparts.
Angus Bell was excellent with the ball in hand as well, cementing his importance to this team.
Their importance was evident when the replacements struggled in the final half hour, allowing the Drua to return to the game.
