The undefeated Queensland Reds are the early pacesetters after the completion of Super Rugby AU's second round.

The Western Force showed they won't be easybeats in the Super Rugby AU competition after pushing the Waratahs but say they aren't out to prove a point.

Waratahs coach Rob Penney says it's tough to compare their Super Rugby AU match against the Western Force with the all-NZ competition belter played earlier.

The NSW Waratahs have rallied in the second half to secure at 23-14 victory over the Western Force at the SCG in their return to Super Rugby.

The Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds have played out a Super Rugby AU stalemate after featuring in a historic extra-time encounter.

NSW Waratahs captain Rob Simmons says winning is the only motivation his side needs to counter the emotion of the Western Force's return to Super Rugby.