Star Melbourne Rebels prop Taniela Tupou has been cited for foul play and faces a potential three-game ban with big implications for his team's finals hopes.
Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has been denied a sixth title in Japan Rugby League One, after his Wild Knights were pipped in the final by Brave Lupus.
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.