The battle for finals positions brought the best out of teams after a frantic Round Four of SMARTECH Super Rugby Women's.
The Queensland Reds put themselves in prime position for a home semi-final after defeating the ACT Brumbies.
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Meanwhile, the Western Force secured a crucial win as they upset the Fijian Drua in Perth.
Rugby.com.au selected its Team of the Week for Round Four.
Takagi stepped up and played massive minutes after Allana Sikimeti's early injury.
The loosehead finished the game as the Force's tied leading tackler (16) whilst denting the Drua's all-powerful scrum.
Amosa was strong for the Brumbies in defeat as they fell short against the Reds.
The hooker was strong over the ball with a pair of big turnovers whilst not missing a lineout throw.
Karpani is starting to work back into the form that won her Wallaroos Player of the Year.
She was a wrecking ball with four tackle busts, two line breaks and 108 metres carries.
Fernandez was a pest all afternoon for the Brumbies, causing turnover after turnover.
The lock had two breakdown steals and two lineout stars whilst topping the Brumbies' count for tackles (14).
Leonard was excellent across the park on her injury return.
The Wallaroos skipper dominated the lineout with 11 on her own throw and two of the Drua's lineouts whilst the first to every ruck.
Jones was amazing for the Force in the big win over the Drua.
The back-rower was swatting defenders away with five tackle busts and a big try.
Tapsell has emerged as a key member of the Force's forward pack.
The Kiwi was everywhere as she bashed the Drua in attack and defence to record six tackle busts.
The Wallaroos star was immense in the victory over the Fijian Drua.
Marsters didn't miss a tackle in 16 attempts whilst had three big breakdown steals.
Yamanaka cherished the rare opportunity to start and sliced apart the Drua.
The former Sevens star caused havoc with her passing game as she set up two tries.
Freeman has been one of the best signings of the competition for the Force.
The playmaker's boot was excellent all night and crossed for a try in the 15-point performance.
Nakoci was one of the big performers in the defeat for the Drua.
The winger looked damaging when on the field, recording a ridiculous 208 metes, six tackle busts and two line breaks.
The Brumbies centre was impressive in defeat to the Reds.
Paraone was by far the most damaging runner for the visitors with six tackle busts in just five carries
Manera was strong in the midfield as the Reds secured a crucial victory.
The Sevens convert scored a valuable try and broke four tackles to guide the Reds home.
Buleki rose to the occasion of playing some of her Test team-mates.
The winger crossed for a crucial try along with seven big tackle busts
Caslick was at her brilliant best at the back for the Reds.
The Sevens star torched the Brumbies all afternoon for a game-high six tackles and 125 metres to go with a try assist.
