The Queensland Reds had eight players out while Hurricanes, Waratahs and Western Force were without seven players. The Fijian Drua are the only team that reported no injuries before the round.

Crusaders winger Macca Springer has tied the Super Rugby single game try-scoring record, scoring five tries in his team’s 55-33 win over the Western Force.

Coach Stephen Larkham insists the Brumbies are “very lucky” to have young lock Lachie Shaw re-sign with the club for a ...