MY Proposed additional change to 6 Nations

I thought the IRB had a ruling that teams had to be announced at least 48 hrs before the match kick off.

If that is the case, as France and Ireland are yet to announce their sides, and Ireland are now in breach of that ruling, I propose that a 2 point deduction should be made to any side in breach of this rule.

After all, we have to consider the poor old printers who have to print the programme...

If they are introducing BPs, then a Penalty System for late team announcement is also fair.

... Dépêchez-vous France ou vous serez pénalisé 2 points ainsi...

Bien fait France. Vous avez évité la pénalité de 2 points.

Can we have more french spoken openly on this forum? Bloody beautiful language. I was singing La Marseillaise in the bath last night - don't think I've been happier in a long time.

Well ireland announced at 14:00. And KO isn't for another 48hrs and 30 mins.
Think we're fine

That was close.. I think it was my proposed penalty system that made them do it

Ireland have announced the winning team within the rules of the game.

They do not have to legally give the score yet - but must do so before 6 this evening.

It also shortens the window for me to do my fantasy rugby team! Inconsiderate.

Scotland get a joker card to play that allows them a free play similar to advantage anytime a commentator refers to "dark horses"

TJ wrote:Scotland get a joker card to play that allows them a free play similar to advantage anytime a commentator refers to "dark horses"

New WRB ruling is that they should hereon be referred to as 'dusky ponies'

COME ON SCOTLAND... You're delaying announcement today.. pull your finger out!!!

Surely these rules should also include a sanction for naming players in the squad who are clearly injured and never had a chance of playing

.... only if they are in my fantasy selection.