Many wondered if the introduction of try-scoring bonus points would encourage more attacking rugby - and from the evidence of the opening two rounds, they'd be right!
The first two weeks of the competition saw 27 tries scored, a massive increase on the two previous editions.
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Number of tries With Bonus Points (After Two Rounds)
2017: 27
Number of tries Without Bonus Points (After two Rounds)
2016: 19
2015: 18
2014: 17
2013: 22
2012: 20
It will be interesting to see if this massive increase continues throughout the 2017 edition of the competition!