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Six Nations to introduce bonus points

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Australia's centre Reece Hodge is tackled during the rugby union test match between Ireland and Australia at the Aviva stadium in Dublin on November 26, 2016.

The Six Nations is introducing bonus points next year on a trial basis.

The tournament finally comes into line with other major events in rewarding attacking play; the Rugby Championship has used bonus points since 1996, and the Rugby World Cup since 2003.

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