Zac Lomax has been unable to inspire the Western Force to victory in his professional rugby union debut as they went down to the Fijian Drua 24-22 in a thriller in Lautoka.

Quinn Tupaea and Kyren Taumoefolau have torn apart Moana Pasifika, powering the Chiefs to a 62-17 win in Rotorua.

The ACT Brumbies have responded to their defeat to the NSW Waratahs with a gutsy 14-10 victory against the Highlanders.

Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific has thrown up some fresh injury concerns despite a large contingency of teams having the bye last week.