The Australian sides swept Round One of Super Rugby Pacific, a perfect start to the season.
It's a big year for the Wallabies and the competition for spots has never been higher, with several players stepping up over the weekend with big performances.
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The NSW Waratahs, ACT Brumbies and Western Force were all victorious as the Queensland Reds enjoyed the bye.
Rugby.com.au picks their Team of the Week for Round One.
Bell was massive for the Waratahs as he helped dominate the Highlanders up front.
The prop was constantly beating the first tackler, recording a team high four tackle busts to go with 12 strong carries.
It just saw him edge out Marley Pearce, who was excellent for a Force pack that felt the influence of his replacement almost instantly at scrum time
Pollard has built off his late-season Wallabies appearances and was one of the Brumbies’ best in the win.
The hooker crossed for a try early from a rolling maul and nearly had another after a strong burst from short.
He also didn’t miss a tackle all afternoon to edge ahead of Nic Dolly, who delivered a solid debut for the club.
The former Force prop gained instant cult hero status for his 24 minutes of magic.
Amone crossed twice to inspire the Waratahs to victory, including the match-winner with seconds remaining.
Fellow tighthead Taniela Tupou was impressive in setting up Rob Leota’s try and winning a couple of scrum penalties, but it was Amone’s night.
Swain had a perfect start to his time in Force colours.
The lock worked hard late into the game, recording ten tackles in a big shift for the former Brumby,
Hooper was at his reliable best for the Brumbies in the testing conditions.
He recorded double digit carries (14) and tackles (12), with the majority of his hit-ups taking the ball well beyond the advantage line.
Leota made a perfect start to his Waratahs career in the back row.
The former Rebel sparked the side with their opening try and added real punch to the Waratahs’ pack with his carries.
He earns selection over Nick Champion de Crespigny, who added a physical edge to the Force’s pack.
You could make an argument that three of the top five players from the weekend were open-side flankers (Reimer, Carlo Tizzano, Charlie Gamble), but the Brumby was the standout.
The Brumbies wouldn’t have won that game in Fiji without his heroics, recording four turnovers and a pair of tries in the victory.
This included three turnovers in the final 25 minutes, which prevented the Drua from closing out the game and inspired a famous win.
Gleeson continues to play with a point to prove as he battered Highlanders defenders.
He led the Waratahs with 19 carries and 102 metres, powering the ball past the advantage line.
The number eight was also rock solid in defence, only behind Charlie Gamble for tackles (12).
White was at his brilliant best as he controlled the game perfectly for the hosts.
The ball to Dylan Pietsch was a beauty to unleash the winger and set up the try for Marley Pearce a couple of phases later.
He also came up with a crucial try-saver alongside Ben Donaldson to earn selection over Ryan Lonergan, who was again excellent for the Brumbies.
Donaldson delivered the type of performance that is warranted of a Test playmaker.
The flyhalf’s last-minute effort to break the line and score the game-winner will go down in history for the Force on their 20th anniversary.
He was perfect with his kicks from the tee, including several from the sidelines, inspiring the Force to the win.
Jorgensen sparked the Waratahs on the wing, coming up with a crucial try to get them back in the contest.
The winger recorded four tackle busts in his six carries and looked likely to break open the game with every touch.
When he did, it proved crucial, and he locked down a spot ahead of Ollie Sapsford and Divad Palu, who were both excellent.
Stewart delivered a typical solid performance at inside centre.
The Wallaby recorded 15 strong tackles in the middle of the field, only behind Carlo Tizano and was a crucial link alongside Donaldson to unlock their attack.
Creighton was solid as he stepped up in Len Ikitau’s absence.
The centre made an excellent try-saving tackle to stop Ponipate Loganimasi racing away for a certain try.
He didn’t miss a tackle all day whilst helping out down the dangerous Iosefo Masi in the midfield.
Pietsch was excellent off the bench from his first touch of the ball.
The winger played just over a half hour off the bench but was excellent as he set up a try and scored another.
His run to crash over with five minutes left was classic Pietsch, running a great line to pierce the defence off a scrum set play to start the comeback.
Suaalii did enough to get selected over Mac Grealy after an eventful start to his Super Rugby career.
The fullback’s run to set up Max Jorgensen was massive whilst playing a big role in the play that saw Caleb Tangitau yellow-carded.
It edged him ahead of the former Red, who scored a quality try and was reliable in defence.
