Asked about the importance of a bonus point, he said: "Given how we performed on Friday, it's really important. Obviously five is the maximum we can get; win first, and then we'll be looking for that bonus point. This season teams can score a bonus point should they score three more tries than the opposition. The issuing of a bonus point when losing by fewer than seven points remains the same. For the four New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby playoff hunt, the bonus point lolly scramble is about to start, but a greedy attitude over the next fortnight could leave them upset.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 05, 2016 02:48 UTC