Super Rugby Pacific kicked into another gear in Round Two as the Australian teams impressed over the weekend.
The Queensland Reds began their season with an entertaining win over Moana Pasifika in Brisbane.
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However, it was the Western Force that were the big winners, upsetting the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.
Rugby.com.au selects its Team of the Week for Round Two from the Australian teams.
Pearce was a workhorse for the Force in an incredible win.
The prop made 17 tackles in his 50-minute stint whilst holding his own at scrum-time against Allan Alaalatoa.
The young gun has stepped up amid the injury crisis in the front row.
Pollard was one of the Brumbies best in the defeat as he was strong with ball in hand.
He showcased the pace with a brilliant break in the 33rd minute, bumping off several defenders.
On top of this, he created two line breaks with his deft passing.
De Lutiis passed with flying colours in his debut Super Rugby start.
He more than matched the Moana Pasifika pack at set-piece and made some strong carries when asked to.
He also didn’t miss a tackle, recording 13 in a big night for the young gun.
Swain caused chaos for the Force at lineout time and helped them take down his old side.
The lock ensured they couldn’t get clean ball with his perfect timing and defensive calling.
Frost got the Brumbies back into the game with his freakish athleticism.
The lock produced a great break that flipped momentum amid a fast Force start, leading the Brumbies for carries.
He put in a solid 80 minute shift, enough to hold off Jeremy Williams, who was excellent but also costly with his yellow card for a reckless charge down.
Champion de Crespigny is emerging as a serious Wallabies bolter after an excellent start to his Force career.
The former Castres backrower made 25 tackles without a miss, several rocking the Brumbies’ attacker back past the advantage line.
Another tough battle for the seven spot but Tizzano gets the nod over Fraser McReight for a ridiculous defensive performance.
Tizzano made 34 tackles without a miss, comfortably the best by a player in 2025. He also crossed for his third try of the season from the rolling maul.
McReight was excellent with a try, try assist, and two turnovers; however, Tizzano’s performance in the win and McReight’s yellow card gave the Force flanker the edge.
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 scored a classy double that included five tackles and 118 meters from 14 carries.
White was all class in his return to Canberra.
The scrum half kept the Brumbies on the back foot constantly with his rapid pace at ruck-time.
His kicking game and delivery were solid all night to power them home to victory.
Tom Lynagh looked every bit his legendary father's son in a collected 72-minute performance at flyhalf that yielded a perfect seven-from-seven off the tee.
Lynagh's boot was assured in general play as well, peeling off 324m metres, while his defence (12 tackles) held up under consistent Moana pressure.
The young playmaker didn't shirk his carries either with a pair of tackle busts, regularly taking the ball forward and probing the defence in a statement performance to open Queensland's campaign.
Pietsch gave the Brumbies headaches all night in a great debut start for the Force.
He had six tackle busts and his combination with Ben Donaldson once again delivered the goods with a great cross-field kick try.
The winger backed this up with another powerful five-pointer from a scrum set-play, giving the Force the edge they need on the wing.
Stewart was his typically solid best as he shut down midfield threats once again.
He made 21 tackles with just one miss, whilst playing the perfect distributor role to unleash his outside backs.
Tomkinson delivered his best game by far in the Force jersey.
His offload to set up the opening try was a beauty, showing off his deft playmaking skills.
The former Highlander held his own against Wallaby Len Ikitau, limiting his effectiveness.
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.
Wright had a slow start but rocketed the Brumbies into the contest.
The fullback set up Andy Muirhead with a smart burst to take on hooker Nic Dolly, one of four tackle busts.
He had two try assists to go with four line break assists as he thrived playing a lot more Rugby at first receiver.
