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Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup
Key takeaways
- Rex Features Image caption, Matthieu Jalibert and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were part of the Bordeaux-Begles team that retained the Champions Cup title with victory over Leinster in this year's final in Bilbao
- The concept, which is used in France's Top 14, the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby and, from next season, will be implemented in England's second-tier Champ, aims to keep matches competitive for longer.
- It has been felt that losing teams could pick up a four-try bonus point too easily as opponents with a comfortable lead ease off in the final quarter.
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Rex Features Image caption, Matthieu Jalibert and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were part of the Bordeaux-Begles team that retained the Champions Cup title with victory over Leinster in this year's final in Bilbao
BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published50 minutes ago Try-scoring bonus points in next season's Champions Cup pool stage will be awarded only to teams who cross at least three more times than their opponents – rather than for simply scoring four or more tries.
The concept, which is used in France's Top 14, the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby and, from next season, will be implemented in England's second-tier Champ, aims to keep matches competitive for longer.
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