Three teams, the Hurricanes, Blues and ACT Brumbies, share the Super Rugby Pacific lead after a high-scoring, yet yellow card-ridden, round five at the weekend.
The Queensland Reds have burst to life late, two long-range tries sealing a third straight Super Rugby Pacific win after the NSW Waratahs had ground them close to submission.
Debutant Johnny Lee has announced himself in the South Island derby as the Crusaders survived their own ill-discipline for a 29-18 win over the Highlanders.
