The Hurricanes and Brumbies will contest a newly announced trophy in their inaugural ANZAC weekend clash of round 11.
The razzle-dazzle and ruthless Hurricanes have burst the NSW Waratahs' bubble with a thumping 57-12 Super Rugby Pacific victory in Wellington.
Ending a seven-year losing run against ACT helps NSW fans fall back in love with their improving team.
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar expects Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to suit up in sky blue next week against the Hurricanes.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
With Montpellier now crowned Top 14 champions, attention turns to the players each side has brought in to better their chances of winning the trophy next season. Newcomers Bayonne have been the busiest in the transfer market, releasing players...
Former France out-half Camille Lopez is to quit Clermont a year early to take up a deal at Bayonne, the Pro D2 promotion chasers.