Irae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders.
With Brad Mooar heading off to be part of New Zealand's coaching staff, Glenn Delaney will take over as head coach of the Scarlets.
Gregor Townsend will consider Finn Russell's involvement in the Six Nations after the Calcutta Cup clash on Saturday.
After both recorded opening wins, Ireland and Wales clash in Dublin. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a Calcutta Cup clash.
Scotland have resisted the temptation to make sweeping changes for the Calcutta Cup contest with England.
Wales have rewarded Nick Tompkins with a first start for the Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.
James Hook is backing Wales to thrive against Ireland and explained where he got his idea for a series of children's books.
Eddie Jones has rung the changes for England's crucial Calcutta Cup contest with Scotland at Murrayfield.
Finn Russell will miss his second straight game when Scotland take on England, but Blair Kinghorn spoke of the squad's confidence.
England were humbled by France in their Six Nations opener and Eddie Jones could be set to make changes for the clash with Scotland.