Wales inspired by bonus-point mentality to top Six Nations

Rugby Union - Italy v Wales - Six Nations Championship - Stadio Olimpico, Rome - 5/2/17 Wales' Alun Wyn Jones in action with Italy's Marco Fuser and George Biagi Reuters / Alessandro Bianchi Livepic

ROME (Reuters) - Wales just missed out on scoring a bonus point in the first round of the Six Nations championship but their thirst for one helped put them on top of the table on Sunday.

For the first time this season, the tournament is employing a bonus-point system that operates in professional competitions across Europe and the southern hemisphere.