The Wallaroos have shown vast improvements but still fallen short in a 33-14 Pacific Four series-opening loss to Canada in Sydney.
The Auckland-based Blues have moved into top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after beating the Wellington-based Hurricanes 31-27 in a nail-biter.
A broken arm for Harry Wilson has soured the Queensland Reds' gritty and crucial 26-22 win over an injury-hit Melbourne Rebels.