Front Five - 08.01.15

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

There was so much transfer news 
yesterday, rumour has it 
Sky Sports News were considering 
calling in Jim White for an all-day shift!

Leinster are unhappy with the committee’s findings, especially in the light of Ulster number eight Roger Wilson receiving no censure

Leinster likely to appeal Jack McGrath’s three-week suspension

John O'Sullivan - Irish Times

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Munster have also enquired as to All Black Ben Smith's post-World Cup intentions, but Horne appears to be the more realistic option.

Reds line up Wallaby star Horne to replace Hanrahan

Ruairidh O'Connor - Irish Independent

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Born in Apia in Samoa, the 28-year-old is a powerful, yet pacy midfield presence 

Cardiff Blues bolster their back division by signing Super 15 ace Rey Lee-Lo on a long-term deal 

Simon Thomas - WalesOnline

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Rugby followers in Japan and Argentina are obviously big winners, but SA viewers take most of the spoils from the new format, showing the SARU’s incredible influence. 

An Aussie Viewer Perspective: Super 18 – Are We Better Off? 

Chris Chynoweth - Green & Gold Rugby

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Sometimes, nature calls at the worst times.

Caught In The Act: Rugby Player Filmed Taking Sneaky Mid-Game Slash

Conor O'Leary - Balls.ie

 

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