The Super Rugby U16s and U19s competition threw up some spectacular performances as players looked to make statements on a week where Australian Rugby pathways were on the world stage.
The Queensland Reds were the huge winners as they took down the ACT Brumbies in a clean sweep whilst the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force shared the spoils in their matches.
RA National Pathways manager Nic Henderson is among several keeping a keen eye on the action as they look to build for the future ahead of next year's World U20 Championships and potential U18s and Australian Schools matches.
Rugby.com.au looks at the teams of the week from both competitions in round two.
U16s
Unsurprisingly, the Queensland Reds dominate the list with ten selections out of the XV.
Captain and number eight Agapetos Lote-Felo leads the way after an inspirational performance to spark the side.
He is joined in the forward pack by props Harrison Asi and Tyrece Herniman alongside lock Jack Burton and flanker Keegan Cook.
Reds duo Alfie Bowman and Rohan Nichol make up the halves whilst winger Isaac Fidock and centre Taione Taka round out the selections.
Despite their loss, the Western Force have received a trio of selections, headlined by impressive backrower Bareek Kleine-Deters Ausage.
Centre Fatani Fatanitavake and winger Leighay Tauranga have also been included, with Tauranga joined in the back three by lone Brumbies selection Aidan Wunsch.
Rebels duo Cire-James Tom and Isileli Otunuku complete the team following their remarkable turnaround following a 104-0 loss the week before.
1. Harrison Asi (Queensland Reds)
2. Isileli Otunuku (Melbourne Rebels)
3. Tyrece Herniman (Queensland Reds)
4. Jack Burton (Queensland Reds)
5. Bareek Kleine-Deters Ausage (Western Force)
6. Cire-James Tom (Melbourne Rebels)
7. Keegan Cook (Queensland Reds)
8. Agapetos Lote-Felo (Queensland Reds)
9. Alfie Bowman (Queensland Reds)
10. Rohan Nichol (Queensland Reds)
11. Isaac Fidock (Queensland Reds)
12. Fatani Fataintavake (Western Force)
13. Taione Taka (Queensland Reds)
14. Leighay Tauranga (Western Force)
15. Aidan Wunsch (ACT Brumbies)
U19s
It's a relatively even split between the four sides despite the scorelines as the Reds and Force enjoy the majority of selections.
The Queenslanders have six in the team, including captain and two-try hero Xavier Rubens.
Halves James Martens and Brody McLaren join their skipper alongside front-rowers Trevor King, Finlay King and lock Charlie McCauley.
As for the Force, centre Boston Fakafauna was the standout in the win over the Rebels as he crossed for a hat-trick.
Exciting winger Peni Naqau joins the Force skipper whilst lock Ollie McGinnity and backrower Jackson Bridges are recognised for their strong outings.
Brumbies duo Finn Baxter and Shane Wilcox represent the ACT side whilst Rebels trio Xander Iosefo, Corey Leumaga-Chen and Edwards Lyons round out the team
1. Finn Baxter (ACT Brumbies)
2. Finlay King (Queensland Reds)
3. Trevor King (Queensland Reds)
4. Ollie McGinnity (Western Force)
5. Charlie McCauley (Queensland Reds)
6. Xander Iosefo (Melbourne Rebels)
7. Jackson Bridges (Western Force)
8. Cory Leumaga-Chen (Melbourne Rebels)
9. James Martens (Queensland Reds)
10. Brody McLaren (Queensland Reds)
11. Peni Naqau (Western Force)
12. Boston Fakafanua (Western Force)
13. Xavier Rubens (Queensland Reds)
14. Edward Lyons (Melbourne Rebels)
15. Shane Wilcox (ACT Brumbies)
