A host of Wallabies and Australian-born talent have dominated the opening round of European Club Competitions.
It included the debut of Wallabies prop Angus Bell, making his first appearance for new side Ulster, beginning his sabbatical.
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Rugby.com.au breaks down the weekend that was.
Northampton winger James Ramm has a massive impact on his return to the wing in the 35-27 win over Jack Maddocks' Pau.
Ramm, playing in his first game since September, crossed for a double before finding himself red-carded for a dangerous mid-air tackle off a kick restart.
Fellow Saint Josh Kemeny helped secure the win with the former Waratah watching from the sidelines, securing the eight-point victory over the Top 14 side.
Meanwhile, Tolu Latu had a successful start for La Rochelle at hooker, making all 13 throws in the 39-20 win over Leicester, who were without James O'Connor.
Fellow ex-Wallaby Adam Coleman also produced a solid effort for Bordeaux away from home in South Africa, logging 80 minutes in the 46-33 win over the Bulls.
Further matches included Irae Simone and Alex Newsome starting together in the centres in a 47-10 defeat to Saracens, while Sam Talakai came off the bench for Glasgow in their 26-21 win over Sale.
Wallabies star prop Angus Bell had a perfect start to life in Northern Ireland.
Bell came on in the 53rd minute for Ulster, recording three tackle busts and two offloads in a monster 61-7 win over Racing 92.
It started a strong weekend for the Wallabies contingency in the second-tier competition, with Len Ikitau crossing for the opener in Exeter's 42-12 win against the Cheetahs.
Ikitau had three tackle busts and a line break in the victory.
Newly capped Samoan Scott Sio also scored in the rout, with Tom Hooper a standout in a strong forwards performance.
Jordan Petaia has found his feet at Perpignan, setting up a try at fullback as they defeated Dragons 41-17.
Hooker Jordan Uelese was another who found the line, scoring a crucial try in the 24-13 victory over Georgian side Black Lion.
