Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Reds halfback Louis Werchon has learnt from his tardiness after being denied a Super Rugby Pacific debut, dropped for being three minutes late to a meeting.
Queensland Reds and Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will likely have shoulder surgery that will bring an early end to the season for the off-contract talent.