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Article: Rugby Union: Ponty coach wants Heineken Cup bonus-points incentive; CELTIC LEAGUE: Howells calls for system to be in place for next season.(Sport)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- July 2, 2002
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Byline: GARETH ROBERTS
PONTYPRIDD coach Lynn Howells last night called for the carrot of Celtic League bonus points aimed at Heineken Cup qualification to be introduced for next season.
The Parker Pen Shield finalists travel to Dublin to face inaugural Celtic League champions Leinster on the opening weekend of the forthcoming season.
But with Welsh clubs having failed to impress in the tournament last season and European qualification to rest on the domestic premier league, Howells believes ...