Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Front Five - 21.04.15

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

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Expectations are high that Ireland will reach a first (World Cup) semi-final...something that would mean 11 Tests before Leinster get to see their best players
 

What now for Leinster and Matt O'Connor?

 
Ruairidh O'Connor - Irish Independent
 
 

 
Although O’Connell is 35, age has rarely been a barrier to Toulon
 

Toulon identify Paul O’Connell as next major signing

 
Gerry Thornley - Irish Times
 

 
And (Leinster) are now left with a thread of hope...in the Pro 12. We are talking miracles on a scale you couldn’t even hope for if you invited Jesus to your wedding.
 
 
Danny Coyle - Bleacher Report
 

 
Leinster-bound Mick Kearney has played his last game for the province as he is to undergo surgery on his toe today and will require four months to recover fully.
 
 
Sean Farrell - The42.ie
 

 
“I sound like I’ve been bloody whacked in the Niagara Falls.”
 

‘Honey Badger’ Nick Cummins excites US sports media with vintage interview

 
FoxSports.com.au
 

 
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
 
Note - views expressed in "Front Five" links do not necessarily reflect those of HarpinOnRugby

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