Front Five - 18.03.22

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"...that he continues to keep a player of Robbie Henshaw’s calibre out of the team speaks volumes for how happy the coaches are with Aki’s performances."

Bundee Aki: I’ve always had a passing game . . . I do what’s right for the team

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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He has (started) eight matches in the ten jersey and finishing on the winning side on seven occasions, most recently in the impressive 56-8 victory over Connacht.

Blair Kinghorn: Why now is the right time to play him at 10 for Scotland as Gregor Townsend pinpoints match which convinced him

Graham Bean - The Scotsman

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The odds are against England, but France have revealed some slight weaknesses over the course of the campaign.

Six Nations: Four ways England can spoil France party

Mike Henson - BBC Rugby

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The Tipperary man made a name for himself with some stand-out performances for the Irish Under-20s in their Grand Slam winning campaign in 2019

Ulster announce signing of Munster fly-half Jake Flannery on one-year deal

Adam McKendry - Belfast Telegraph

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“He’s an impressive young man. He’s got big legs for a start!

Ireland boss Farrell impressed by 'outstanding' 20-year-old Joe McCarthy

Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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