After a tough week, Melbourne have fallen victim to the Fijian Drua, who ran away in the second half to secure a Super Rugby finals berth with a 40-19 win.
The finals-bound Queensland Reds have held on for a thrilling 27-26 derby win over Super Rugby Pacific wooden spooners the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
The Crusaders' hopes of defending their Super Rugby Pacific title remain alive after thrashing Moana Pasifika 43-10 in Christchurch.