The Magners League appeal has decided so suspend the points deduction of the Ospreys for 2 years, though the original £100,000 fine (the 2nd biggest in rugby history) still stands.
This is of course by that hugely independent Magners League committee. The appeal board had Irish and Scottish representatives on it – but no Welsh or Irish. Now given that this was involving an Irish team I would think the Welsh should have had a presence. Especially as the Irish teams are owned by the IRFU – creating somewhat of a conflict of interests by itself.
No explanation as yet (that I have come across) – I am confused how they can decide that the fine is acceptable but the points deduction is unfair. Surely there must be something missing. Personally, as I explained before, I feel the whole thing is a joke and a farce – showing how the league punishes teams for having the best players – but f they decide the Ospreys were wrong why overturn the points?
Considering the huge delays in getting this appeal announced, then getting the result from it – as well as the result (whichever side of the fence you sit it must seem an odd decision) we are again left with the impression that the Magners League couldn’t organise a piss up in a brewery. Odd, considering their sponsor…
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