The Blues have dealt the ACT Brumbies a brutal reality check with a record-breaking 46-7 Super Rugby Pacific win over Australia's benchmark outfit.
The Queensland Reds' first shut-out win since 1999 has rebooted their Super Rugby Pacific season, despite the prospect of a serious shoulder injury to star back Jordan Petaia.
The Hurricanes have overcome a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific.
All eight teams have locked in their sides for round nine of Super Rugby Pacific