Format
The points system used for the APC was the same as the one that is used for the Super 14; with bonus points being awarded to teams who score four tries or more in one match and/or lose by seven points or less. The standard system is four points for a win, two for a draw and zero for a loss (depending on bonus points).
The four teams will be as strong as possible, but will be without their respective Wallabies, due to the South African leg of the 2006 Tri Nations Series. The Western Force ended up having all-away fixtures, whilst the Brumbies will be playing all their games on Friday nights, the Waratahs will take games to Gosford and Bathurst, whilst the Reds will kick off in the afternoon at Ballymore.
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