Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
Later today on HarpinOnRugby…
our Canada v Samoa writeup is titled “Eighty minutes, eh?”
"If I can play as well as I can, there's no reason why I shouldn't be in the squad starting at ten. That's where my focus has to be.
Nothing fishy in Jackson's aim to reel in out-half rivals
David Kelly - Irish Independent
He has steadfastly refused to confirm this is his final season, though he continues to provide strong hints that it is.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw entitled to say farewell on his own terms
Marc Hinton - Stuff.co.nz
I just hope that after the intensity of Wales’ training camp (Anscombe) can do himself justice if, as I assume, he is given a shot against the Irish.
Wales' fringe players MUST step up against Ireland... If they don't, their Rugby World Cup hopes are gone
Barry John - WalesOnline
Forget days of health and safety, engage peoples hearts, make them feel part of something special.
Jim Lusty - MinuteHack
[hat-tip : Catherine Kavanagh]
RTE sports reporter Tony O'Donoghue almost spat out his lunchtime noodles.
BBC'S dressing room cameras catch Hull KR player getting vigorous ass massage before game
SportsJOE.ie
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