Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
Later today on HarpinOnRugby…
An “8-0-review” of Fiji v Japan
plus Big Joe Shep embraces our new 80-word format with his thoughts on Leinster’s preseason schedule
"Joe wouldn't be doing anything if he didn't have a logical explanation for it,"
'Meticulous Schmidt keeping players in the dark' - Iain Henderson has no idea what World Cup squad will be
Irish Independent
...all three were full of praise for the coaching staff at Clontarf who helped them achieve their goal of a professional contract with Leinster Rugby.
Meet Leinster's new 'Tarf trio
Leinster Rugby
The danger for the ARU is that, if its appeal is thrown out and Sanzar’s upheld, Hooper’s ban could be increased.
Australia fear World Cup plans could be hit by Michael Hooper farce
Paul Rees - The Guardian
At heart he is a Limerick and Munster man and this was reinforced by the way he continually referred to Munster rugby as we / our and his love for the team and it’s values was apparent to all.
Gayl - WestTerraceView
Leinster fans, we have a special treat for you today.
7 Photos Of Jonny Sexton Back In Leinster Gear That Make Everything OK With The World Again
Mikey Traynor - Balls.ie
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