Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
What's that?
Gatland's getting the Lions gig?
That's so unexpected!
Gatland's getting the Lions gig?
That's so unexpected!
The daunting schedule hasn't changed, but his tune has.
Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent
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Doubts remain...over winger Craig Gilroy and scrum-half Paul Marshall who both picked up knocks against the Dragons
The Irish Times
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Mourad Boudjellal has already fired one of his coaches, telling defence coach Grant Doorey at the weekend that his services are no longer required
Gavin Mortimer - Rugby World
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Full national teams from Brazil, Canada, Chile, USA, Uruguay and defending champion Argentina XV will compete for the biggest continental prize.
USARugby.org
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"I played very little rugby last season. Physically, you do feel refreshed but mentally, it was really challenging."
Pat McCarry - SportsJoe.ie
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