The Blues showcased their title credentials, the Brumbies displayed signs of being a serious threat and the Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend.
In a high-scoring round, when three sides scored more than 50 points, the rampant Blues led the way with a 71-28 thrashing of the Rebels.
Whether the Brumbies are serious contenders or destined for a minor medal will become clearer in the next two weeks when they play the Crusaders and Blues.In the race to fill the remaining berths for the playoffs, the Chiefs cling to fourth over the Waratahs, both teams seven behind the Crusaders and one ahead of the Reds who slipped to sixth after losing to the Highlanders. The Hurricanes and Highlanders round out the top eight.
But it was one-way traffic from there as the Blues posted 47 unanswered points to lead 47-14 at half-time before the Rebels tightened their defences to slow the onslaught after the break.
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