Why don’t we have bonus point system?

ONE has to wonder if there was a conscious decision in the second half at Croke Park, with a healthy lead of 15 points, to shut up shop and not reveal too much of Ireland’s attacking arsenal so early in the championship.

If so, it could prove a costly approach for if this championship is eventually decided on points differential then a return of +18 points against the worst side in the tournament could prove crucial.

Make no mistake, this Italian side will concede points by the truck load before this season’s Six Nations reaches its climax. If the four-try bonus system was in operation it would have forced Ireland to play with greater width in order to secure the additional point offer and would surely have added to the game as a spectacle. I would love if someone within the Six Nations committee would explain just why they are so reluctant to introduce this refinement.