Stand-out Performers after Round 2

It is safe to say the first two weekends of the 2017 Six Nations have been nothing short of enthralling. The Wales vs England game a particular standout for exceptional test match intensity that you don't see anywhere else in the global calendar. This year's tournament has been helped by the begins of a French revival, and the Scottish obtaining a lethal edge. So who has stood out so far?

Stuart Hogg

Three tries in two matches for Hogg, he's been electric.

What a tournament this young man is having, every time he gets the ball in his hand you can feel the air pressure drop as everyone inhales. He is simply mesmerizing when he's attacking the opposition, he keeps the ball in two hands and his dancing feet send defenders into a panic. Hogg has scored three tries in two games, two of which showcased exactly why he is the favourite for the Lions 15 jersey. Combinations of neck breaking acceleration, ankle breaking stepping, and eye-melting ball control just makes him a joy to watch.

Six Nations Round 1 - Six Things

First week over, and it was a hell of a first round. Scotland got the tournament off to a rip-roaring start with a 40-minute blitz of the Irish before resisting the typical fight back to claim victory. Next up Twickenham hosted a typically gritty, physical match-up between England and France. The French dominated for large periods of the match but failed to make it count, and in the end Eddie Jones' side always looked like they would find something to steal it. To finish up Wales eventually broke through the Italian resistance to start their campaign off positively. So what were the talking points from the opening fixtures ahead of round two?

Bonus Points

Bonus points, or more accurately, the lack of bonus points on the opening weekend could potentially have the old guard screaming that their point has been made. We actually saw only two bonus points be awarded to Ireland and France for coming close in their defeats. So no attacking bonus points, across three games no team managed to score four tries.

Six players with a point to prove

The opening weekend of the 6 Nations is little more than 24 hours away, and the teams have been announced. So which player from each team has the most to prove?

England - Maro Itoje

This seems a bit of a stretch asking the young player of the year to prove himself. After an incredibly successful 2016, Itoje is the first name on everyone's Lions team sheet, and there is not much more you could ask of him. He steals lineouts; wins turnovers; makes tackles; passes; runs and everything in between.