A Rugby Thought

[Roland]

Wales Top 4 wins No bonus points 16 points.

 

England second 3 wins 3 bonus points. 15 points

 

Ireland third 3 wins 2 Bonus points 14 points

 

So if Ireland hold Wales close and win, but no bonus points 20 points

So if England win and get 1 bonus point equals 20 points.

Now usually if tying on points the Score difference takes the higher spot. Which could mean Wales win 45 and not beaten would be second to England who was beaten.

 

Obviously when they brought in the bonus points system they would have considered this!

[easygaun]

Wales Top 4 wins No bonus points 16 points.

 

England second 3 wins 3 bonus points. 15 points

 

Ireland third 3 wins 2 Bonus points 14 points

 

So if Ireland hold Wales close and win, but no bonus points 20 points

So if England win and get 1 bonus point equals 20 points.

Now usually if tying on points the Score difference takes the higher spot. Which could mean Wales win 45 and not beaten would be second to England who was beaten.

 

Obviously when they brought in the bonus points system they would have considered this!

If Ireland win against wales with no bonus points they will only get 18 points,Scotland would need to beat England for Ireland to be champs.I'd like to see it but I've lived in dreamland for at least half of my life.

[easygaun]

Wales Top 4 wins No bonus points 16 points.

 

England second 3 wins 3 bonus points. 15 points

 

Ireland third 3 wins 2 Bonus points 14 points

 

So if Ireland hold Wales close and win, but no bonus points 20 points

So if England win and get 1 bonus point equals 20 points.

Now usually if tying on points the Score difference takes the higher spot. Which could mean Wales win 45 and not beaten would be second to England who was beaten.

 

Obviously when they brought in the bonus points system they would have considered this!

Got the answer now Roland.It seems that a team which wins all its games is automatically awarded 3 bonus points, just read it in the paper this morning.Problem solved.

[Roland]

Thanks easygaun. I agree with that. Otherwise there could be - as in many other sports - where the deserving best is foreshadowed by un - practical rules.

If Wales wins, there they deserve triple crown and Grand slam etc.

Mind I feel A. they nigh, and should have been beaten by Scotland... A surprise maybe, but Scotland deserved a win there. B. Ireland are nearing the form that made them No1 side not so long ago and could well beat Wales...