article: And its launch event could possibly be the biggest press conference. It's the bun-fight at the Hurlington Club, London, as each of the six captains and coaches complete a round of at least eight different interviews and conferences. Then there's the photo calls, a launch press conference, live television and general pressing of the flesh. With less than two weeks to go before the kick-off there were a number of issues which dominated the questioning. Bonus points will be awarded for the first time in the history of the tournament. A team scoring four tries will get a bonus point, as will a losing team who get within seven points of the winners - with a special three-point bonus for a team winning all five of their matches. Wales interim coach Rob Howley believes it could make for exciting rugby in the closing stages of games. "The history and the legacy of the Six Nations is about winning the game," he said. "There's no doubt there will be a mindset change in terms of the last 20 minutes of matches. If you find yourself near a bonus point you're more likely to go for it." Meanwhile, England head coach Eddie Jones says he is unfazed by the change to the points system. "I've grown up with bonus points. I was coaching Super Rugby when they first came in," he said. "It's always been the fact that if you play well you win and if you play really well you win with a bonus point. It's as simple as that." Media playback is not supported on this device New rules on high tackles have led to a number of yellow and red cards in domestic rugby and some fear the same could happen in the Six Nations. Howley says Wales have taken special measures in their preparations as a result. "I suppose it might open it up in terms of encouraging a more offloading game," he said. "We've got referee Nigel Owens coming in to give us a presentation and feedback from a meeting between the referees which will be a great insight and I'm sure the high tackle will be mentioned. "I'm sure players and supporters and coaches don't want Six Nations games turned on red card." England captain Dylan Hartley has not played a game since being shown a red card while playing for Northampton for a head-high tackle on Leinster's Sean O'Brien in a Champions Cup in December. "I've been working on the much-publicised tackle technique," he said. "I've been working very hard on that. We always want to tackle low but there are times in the game when if you're the second man low isn't an option. "The sanctions for a high tackle have changed to look after player safety. We're seeing a lot more cards and penalties and the players have to adapt." Wales go into the tournament with lock Alun Wyn Jones appointed as captain ahead of Sam Warburton, and Howley says it's already had an impact on training. "We've got a new captain and that changes
summary: The Six Nations championship is often described as the biggest annual rugby tournament in the world.