Friday, August 11, 2017

Front Five - 11.08.17

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

One on my biggest pet hates about pro rugby
is the way fans find out one of their players
has signed for another team the following season while
the current one is still in progress
or in Ulster's case, before a ball is even kicked



...Ireland benefited hugely from Australia's lack of preparation time...but a gutsy win with plenty of work-ons is a fine start to the tournament.


Cian Tracey - Irish Independent



"The biggest consideration in my decision to join Bristol is the opportunity to play with my brother Siale"


Belfast Newsletter



Bismarck du Plessis, Frans Steyn, Fulgence Ouedraogo and Joe Tomane all feature...in what is sure to be a stern test


Matthew Southcombe - WalesOnline



The move which was agreed by all the clubs earlier this week is aimed to protect the smalls clubs from helping their players with lower salaries from being poached


Matthew Wood - Talking Rugby Union



The player of the match, and no more needs to be said.


Ryan Bailey - The42.ie



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