The Brumbies have capped off a great weekend for the Australian teams, cruising to victory over the Hurricanes.
Whilst the visitors really took it to Dan McKellar's side, the momentum shifted when a piece of brilliance from Rob Valetini opened the floodgates.
So what did we learn from the victory?
1.Bobby brilliance
Valetini's effort in the first half might be the greatest try by an Australian back-rower since Radike Samo.
After Andy Muirhead jumped on the loose ball, the 113kg back-rower decided he'd put the ball to toe, which seemed to catch Jackson Garden-Bachop off guard as Valetini sprinted 50 metres to score.
It shows the confidence growing in the 23-year-old to even attempt a play like this, a great example of a player backing his instincts and playing what he sees in front of him, rather than just opting for the safe option.
2. Anything you can do...
One of the major stories in terms of Wallabies selections is at scrumhalf, with Nic White firing the latest response to Tate McDermott with a wonderful performance.
After McDermott shined against the Chiefs, White set the tempo early with a quick break inside 5 minutes, earning the penalty and three points.
He then turned provided in the second half, showing great awareness to dig the ball out from a failed Folau Fainga'a charge at the line, providing perfect ball to set up the returning Tom Banks.
With the likes of Jake Gordon and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa producing great outings over the weekend, it's great to see world-class nines deliver such quality performances week-by-week.
3. Building confidence
After a tough Trans-Tasman, it's clear to see the Brumbies are playing with plenty of confidence, with this victory crucial towards setting them up for the rest of the season.
Jordie Barrett was quick to note the fortress they have built at GIO Stadium and they had strong support in the stands, out to will them home late as they pilled on the points in the second-half.
With games against the Crusaders and Blues to come in the next three weeks, the Brumbies are at the stage where they need to be close to peak performance if they wish to make a title statement.
4. The finisher
Luke Reimer has really cemented a role in this Brumbies side as their finisher.
Whilst that term is often thrown around for anyone coming off the bench, Reimer for back-to-back weeks has come onto the field with the game in the balance and produced great work over the ball to earn the penalty, flipping the field for the Brumbies to close out the game.
Whilst he has only played over 30 minutes just once this year, don't discredit how influential he is to this team
5. What a difference 24 hours makes
This time yesterday, the Australian teams were 1/6 against the Kiwis, struggling to close out games. Now, the competition is blown wide open after coming away with three wins over NZ-based sides following the Waratahs' and Rebels' victories last night.
Take nothing away from what the Brumbies' win last week did to settle the narrative and prevent another double-digit defeat streak to start the season, establishing themselves as title contenders.
With their second win in a row, the competition is blown wide open and has Australian teams eagerly looking to next week, whilst those over the ditch suddenly start questioning their own form and any 'whitewash' chat.
