Thursday, April 16, 2015

Front Five -16.04.15

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

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"...when we’ve got the ball we’ve got to respect it and look after it. Try and move them around the pitch because they are a big unit. If we do those two things well then we are going to give ourselves an opportunity."

Toulon not a bridge too far for Jimmy Gopperth

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times 

Leinster centre Gordon D’Arcy is in his 17th season of European rugby, and is chasing a record-equalling fourth winners medal.

Weird and wonderful: the Champions Cup semi-finals in stats

The Rugby Blog

Schmidt's current deal expires at the end of next season and he is likely to be in huge demand
Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent


Wallabies and Waratahs coach Michael Cheika indicated that Foley may not be the last person to be offered this opportunity.
Matthew Taylor - FoxSports.com.au 

"Bad values from @ChristianWade3 agreeing to come to a charity event for @Hambofoundation then saying he's too tired, poor culture & no trust"

Former England International Calls Out Teammate For Failing To Show At Charity Event

PJ Browne - Balls.ie

Feel free to share any interesting links you spot yourself about t’internet by email, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, blog comment or carrier pigeon – whatever works for you. JLP
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Taken by JLP from RDS press box on Nov 16, 2019