Round Two of Super Rugby Women's threw up two tense games as teams start to find their feet in the competition.
The Fijiana Drua fought back for a thrilling win over the Western Force at home, delivering a timely second half comeback.
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Meanwhile, the NSW Waratahs remain undefeated against the ACT Brumbies after a hard-fought victory in Canberra.
Rugby.com.au selects its team of the week from Round Two.
A mix of teams in the front-row, with Hoy and Kitano matching each other up front in the set-piece battle.
Hoy was strong around the park, coming up with two early turnovers, including one that flipped the play for good mate Kaitlan Leaney to cross.
For Kitano, her defence was key, making double-digit tackles without a miss to go with several strong carries.
Tawake gets the nod at hooker over Britt Merlo as she dealt with the tough conditions with ease, guiding the Drua home thanks to her leadership.
Leaney was the best around the park for the Waratahs in a crucial win over the Brumbies.
She topped the count with 21 carries, five tackle busts and two tries to celebrate her 25th game in style.
Wallaroos partner Leonard joins her after a strong lineout showing, stealing two throws to go with double-digit carries.
Daunimoala was everywhere for the Drua, making several powerful carries in the second half to inspire the comeback.
She stops the all-NSW back-row after Chancellor and Nathan were superb in the win over the Brumbies.
Chancellor dominated the breakdown with a remarkable five turnovers, whilst Nathan imposed her physicality across the park.
Wood almost inspired the Force to a rare away win in Fiji, scoring a vital try and looking dangerous across the park.
But it is her halves partner Qoro that ensured victory for the Drua, delivering another damaging performance.
The 21-year-old has been the standout flyhalf this year, scoring two tries, including the winner, and setting up another in the second half comeback.
Back-to-back weeks for the centres as Naihamu and Friedrichs set themselves clear of the pack.
Naihamu torched the Force through the middle for a game-high eight tackle busts, seven of which were in the first half, to go with a close to 80 post-contact metres, more than any other Drua player managed on carries alone.
Meanwhile, Friedrichs got through a ton of work in the midfield with a game high 16 tackles, whilst also setting up two line breaks.
The next generation of Waratahs flyers delivered as Burke and Whitaker both contributed big in victory.
Burke was crucial in setting up Chancellor’s try, whilst also creating two line breaks as Whitaker proved a handful both in attack and defence.
Vueti rounds out the team at the back after her match-turning spell off the bench, scoring one and setting up another with a brilliant grubber and chase to get the Drua home.
1. Brianna Hoy
2. Bitila Tawake
3. Wako Kitano
4. Kaitlan Leaney
5. Michaela Leonard
6. Nunia Daunimoala
7. Emily Chancellor
8. Nicole Nathan
9. Samantha Wood
10. Varanisese Qoro
11. Amelia Whitaker
12. Josivini Naihamu
13. Georgina Friedrichs
14. Edie Burke
15. Litiana Vueti
