Monday, August 25, 2014

Front Five - 25.08.14

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

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according to sources, the deal has been reached as a result of direct talk between Sexton, IRFU chief executive Philip Browne and his Leinster counterpart Mick Dawson 


Ruairidh O'Connor - Irish Independent 




Sonny Bill Williams looks set to be included... after being granted a special dispensation 

Sonny Bill Williams set for All Blacks' end of year tour squad


The Guardian (via Australian AP) 



the speed at which they play is amazing to watch, even with Richie McCaw finally having a ref put some manners on him


From the Bottom of the Ruck



Australian rugby yet again is stuck under a ghastly big black cloud


Greg Growden - ESPN Scrum.com 



Thankfully, Stade Francais outhalf Jules Plisson was alert to this little car

 

There was a tragic miniature car accident in the Top14 this weekend


Will Slattery - The Score 



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