Still not a fan of this play-off malarkey

WHAT is the point of trying to win titles when a team that finishes below you in your respective league can be crowned champions by virtue of winning a one-off game, whether it be the Aviva or PRO12.
Scarlets finished third, nine points adrift of Munster and eight adrift of second-placed Leinster yet they can be crowned champions by virtue of play-offs.
Can you imagine what would be said if Chelsea were told they had to play-off against third-placed Manchester City, 15 points below them for the Premiership title.
Taking nothing away from Scarlets’ brilliant back-to-back wins over Muns...

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