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SANZAR is about to introduce a radical new bonus point system to this year’s Super Rugby competition, with teams no longer getting the bonus point for scoring four tries, SuperSport.com reports.
The radical proposal, which mirrors a system being used in the French top 14, will now see teams needing to score at least three more tries than the opposition to score a bonus point.
The change, which is set to be announced on Thursday in Australia, is a tweak to still encourage teams to play attractive rugby in lopsided contests, and give both sides something to play for, while not taking their foot off the pedal if they have established a good lead in their respective games.
Another interesting addition that SANZAT will implement this season, is a system whereby the referee’s microphone is broadcast over the stadium sound system, to help fans understand what decisions are made and why they are made.
TMO's will also not have to be called upon to check for forward passes, and will only be able to assist on calls for foul play and the process of scoring a try.
http://www.supersport.com/rugby/super-rugby/news/160120/Radical_bonus_point_changes_for_Super_Rugby
http://www.supersport.com/rugby/super-rugby/news/160120/TMOs_go_back_in_time