By scamble
October 11 2003

Here's the rules, and latest standings in the Fantasy World Cup

The standings can be found here.

1) All Competitors must submit a team of 15 players (no substitutes) by close of play Thursday 9th October at the cost of £5 per team (Money to be collected on Saturday at the Harlequins/Newcastle game or sent directly to me).

2) The team must contain one player recognised for each and every position

3) Each team must contain no more than 2 players from any one competing nation (team details for each nation can be found at http://www.rugby2003.com.au/the_teams/index.asp )

4) Each team must have a designated kicker

5) Team details should be sent to me at ccampbells@btinternet.com 

6) Team members will be awarded points on the following criteria

• 1 point for part appearance in a match
• 2 points for full appearance in a match
• 2 points for scoring a penalty goal or drop goal if named Kicker
• 2 points if a members team draws a game
• 5 points for scoring a try (backs)
• 5 points if the member's team wins a game at the group stage
• 5 points for being man of the match
• 10 points for scoring penalty / drop goal if not named Kicker
• 10 points for scoring and converting a try
• 10 points if a member's team wins a quarter or semi-final
• 15 points for scoring a try (forwards)
• 20 points if a member's team wins the RWC final
• -5 points if a team member receives a yellow card
• -5 points if a member's team loses a game
• -5 points if a member's team scores 0 points in a game
• -10 points if a team member receives a red card

7) In the event of injury or dismissal, entrants are not permitted to replace players

8) The winner will be the team with the most points after the finish of RWC 2003

9) The winner after all matches have been played will receive a prize from the Quins shop up to 50% of the total pot, the rest to go to the Nick Duncombe Memorial Fund
 

The standings can be found here.