Round Five of Super Rugby Pacific delivered some shock results and standout performances from the Australian sides.

The Western Force shocked fast starters Queensland Reds in Perth whilst the ACT Brumbies were big winners over Moana Pasifika.

As for the NSW Waratahs, they were inches away from a famous win in Fiji with the Melbourne Rebels no match for the Hurricanes.

With this in mind, Rugby.com.au has selected the best from the Australian sides for round five.

Bell did everything in his power to inspire the Waratahs to a comeback in Fiji.

He was strong on his return to the starting side with great carries and some thumping tackles to halt the Drua momentum.

He also drew a crucial penalty against tighthead Mesake Doge to edge his way in front of Force recruit Ryan Coxon.

Vailanu has shone in the absence of Dave Porecki as he relishes the starting role.

He masterminded a create quick lineout play that ended with the hooker offloading to Charlie Gamble for an early try whilst proving a menace over the ball.

This saw him just selected ahead of Tom Horton, who was everywhere in the win over the Reds.

Medrano brought the type of form that saw him selected 33 times for Argentina on the weekend against the Reds.

He lifted for the occasion and had Peni Ravai’s number at scrum time along with some great work around the ruck to ensure Nic White fast ball.

Franklin caused the Reds constant pressure at the breakdown and played a key role in the win.

He was perfect with his defence whilst stepping up at lineout time when Jeremy Williams departed early.

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