Finn Russell masterminded Scotland's first win against Wales in a decade, England overcame an innovative Italy at Twickenham and Ireland outmuscled France in Dublin on another entertaining RBS 6 Nations weekend.
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland was in the stands in Edinburgh to watch a powerful first-half performance from Alun Wyn Jones before Stuart Hogg, Russell and Tommy Seymour shone as Scotland scored 20 unanswered points in a 29-13 victory.
In Dublin, Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray looked as if they had never been apart, controlling the show as the Leinsterman scored 11 points in a 19-9 win over Les Bleus to take them second in the RBS 6 Nations table.
Italy arrived at Twickenham and employed an innovative approach, committing no numbers at the ruck and applying huge pressure to Danny Care before England powered through to a bonus point.
With sensational skill from Lion Hogg, tactical expertise from Sexton and powerful running from Ben Te’o, social media lit up.
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon can’t hide her pride:
After creating a try with his deft flick, Lion Stuart Hogg was ecstatic:
Half-back pair revel in major win:
Two-time Lion Adam Jones was taken aback by the performance of Hamish Watson:
Niall reckons Conor Murray is heading in the right direction:
Lion Sexton thumps over a monster drop goal:
Numbers add up for Murray and Sexton:
Mike Brown’s RBS 6 Nations record is quite something:
Vernon Kay can’t wait for the Calcutta Cup:
Ugo Monye praises innovative Italy after they test England: