SMARTECH Super Rugby Women's got off to a flying start with a pair of thrilling games in Round One.
It started with the Fijian Drua getting revenge for their Grand Final loss against the NSW Waratahs, whilst the Western Force and ACT Brumbies played out an entertaining draw.
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Nabuli was excellent in the front row as the Drua demolished the Waratahs at scrum time.
In total, the Drua won six scrum penalties, five of which came against Nabuli's opposite player.
The Wallaroos hooker delivered a typically reliable performance at hooker for the Brumbies.
Naden's ball carrying was strong, with a trio of tackle busts to go with, operating at close to 90% lineout efficiency.
Like Nabuli, Matarugu was a big influence at set-piece to help the Drua to victory.
She punished the new-look front-row in the scrums to inspire the visitors to the win.
Leonard delivered a very strong defensive performance before coming off with injury.
The Wallaroos skipper led the way with 18 tackles without a miss, including a key turnover that led to a try minutes later.
Naiqama was similarly strong for the Force alongside her new second-row partner.
The former Waratah recorded 11 crucial tackles whilst her carries were reliable as ever.
Palu was brilliant and was the big reason why the Brumbies had a chance to win the game late.
The back-rower caused the Force troubles all day with 105 metres, five tackle busts, and two line breaks.
Enyi's athleticism was a major point of difference for the visitors.
She backed up Paraone's break perfectly to cross for her second try in the space of three minutes, getting the Brumbies a sudden lead before the break.
It was a big performance for the Wallaroo in her club debut for the Force.
Marsters delivered all her skills and tricks to open the game up for the hosts in the draw.
Lomani's delivery was superb all afternoon for the Drua in the win.
It kept the Waratahs on the back foot for the majority of the game, allowing the Fijian backline to unleash their skills.
The flyhalf was solid on her club debut and didn't look out of place.
The Sydney Uni product's kicking game was excellent whilst proving rock solid in defence.
The flyer was excellent on the edge for the Force, showcasing her pace.
She set up Anneka Stephens with a great burst to set the tempo early for the hosts.
Paraone is one of the finds of the competition after an excellent debut for the club.
Her work to set up Enyi's try was excellent awareness and pace, finishing with two try assists, six tackle busts and three offloads.
It took Naikore only seconds to light up the Waratahs with a record-breaking try that set the tempo.
The former NRL star led the game for line breaks (three) and tackle busts (seven).
The former Sevens star was right at home for the Force and formed a great partnership with Teki-Joyce.
Like Naikore, she had three line breaks and five tackle busts to go with a crucial try.
Tisolo was a steady head at the back for the Drua to inspire them to victory.
She looked a threat with every carry along with providing a solid kicking game.
