The Western Force need to beat the Queensland Reds in Brisbane to keep their top-eight hopes in their hands entering the final Super Rugby Pacific round.
The ACT Brumbies are ready for a physical battle against a Melbourne Rebels side desperate to secure a maiden finals spot in what may be their farewell season.
Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan burst on to the Wallabies' radar with a hat-trick on his starting debut, but he's not getting carried away with the hype.