Yes it would under the existing formula, but this is longwinded and over complicated, and when 8th is involved open to ridicule.
Everyone has a preference, mine would be:-
Week 1 - 1 bye, 2v5, 3v4 (ie 2 eliminators)
Week 2 - 1 bye, 2 v 3 (one eliminator)
Week 3 - final
Top 5 are involved, 6th downwards dont deserve to be
Fewer games so our best players are less knackered by the time the internationals come round
Use the exta week gained for something useful (week off before 4N, mid season international, WCC)
Removes games that arnt eliminators
Obviates preposterous 'club call'
Saves rehashing the same 'big' fixtures to the point where they are routine
Most importantly, gives real value to finishing top