There were some big shocks in Super Rugby round 14 and mixed fortunes for the Australian teams.
The Waratahs were the only winners last weekend, beating the Reds 40-32, while the Rebels went down to the Bulls.
1. Tom Robertson
Robertson hasn't missed a beat in his return from an ACL injury and he was superb in his first start in nine months. The 24-year-old got the better of Taniela Tupou in a fierce scrum battle and the Waratahs loosehead would have taken plenty of confidence into Wallabies camp last weekend.
2. Alex Mafi
Mafi was a surprise inclusion in the Wallabies camp in Brisbane last weekend but he showed exactly why he's caught selectors eyes in a tough game against the Waratahs. The hooker scored a super try and won two turnovers as well, in a powerful outing from the rake.
3. Sekope Kepu
Kepu has played every game this season but the veteran is showing no signs of slowing down with just four games to go. The 33-year-old was strong in tandem with Robertson on Saturday night and helping keep the competition for a starting Test tighthead spot even tighter with every week that passes.
4. Rob Simmons
Simmons in vintage form this season and had a another impressive outing on Saturday night. The Waratahs' pack is often written off but the form of Simmons and co is helping them to punch above their weight each week.
5. Matt Philip
Philip put in a physically dominant display on a difficult night for the Rebels on Friday night. The second rower had 12 carries against the Bulls- the best of anyone in the Rebels pack - and stepped up for his side across the park.
6. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Salakaia-Loto is finding some of his best form as the season ticks on and he was impressive against the Waratahs. The utility forward finished with 33 metres off six carries and a tally of 10 tackles.
7. Michael Hooper
Hooper continues to set the benchmark for his team every week in Super Rugby and it was no different on Saturday night. Finished with 65 metres off 12 carries and eight tackles.
8. Michael Wells
Wells put in a tireless shift for the Waratahs on Saturday night - scored two tries and racked up 11 tackles for his troubles along the way. One of the hardest workers in Super Rugby and his efforts are paying off.
9. Nick Phipps
Phipps has struggled with injuries and inconsistent form this year but put in one of his best outings against the Reds. Slick service and gritty defence, including a desperate deflection on a Bryce Hegarty kick.
10. Bernard Foley
Foley is finding some consistency as the season goes on and he put in a gritty performance for the Waratahs in what was ultimately a crucial win.
11. Marika Koroibete
Koroibete showed off his flashy finishing skills for the Rebels against the Bulls. Outpointed his opposite number in Cornal Hendricks and looked incredibly dangerous.
12. Samu Kerevi
There are few superlatives left to describe Kerevi's form this season, such has been his quality. The Queensland skipper was electric against the Waratahs, with 13 carries and four defenders beaten. Set up Jock Campbell for a try with a spectacular offload.
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
Ashley-Cooper was gritty in defence for the Waratahs against the Reds in exactly the kind of game NSW wants to see from the veteran. Has been somewhat inconsistent this season but stood up in Queensland.
14. Jock Campbell
Campbell is developing nicely at the Reds and put in one of his better performances against the Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Finished with seven carries and 90 metres, including an impressive try.
15. Kurtley Beale
Beale looks better at fullback each week and he was a standout for the Waratahs at 15 again. Looked dangerous in attack and has a little bit more freedom at the back than when he plays in the midfield. Positive signs for the Wallabies as well.
