Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
Check our our “8-0-reviews” from yesterday’s action…
Had the try count…been, say, six instead of four...the coach would have been reaching for the wet blanket to calm the expectations of the natives.
Schmidt pleased to see room for improvement
Brendan Fanning - Irish Independent
To go straight from pre-season to International rugby is a big step, but there was much to admire in the attitude and tactical approach of Scotland and despite losing (again)
Ireland 28-22 Scotland
Rory Baldwin - Scottish Rugby Blog
It was good in parts and it was messy in patches. It was a typical warmup game.
England alright on opening night but room to improve before the cull
Eddie Butler - Guardian
Earth to Michael Cheika. Welcome back. Buckle up ... this landing is going to hurt.
Wallabies smashed by All Blacks as Richie McCaw is farewelled a winner
Phil Lutton - Sydney Morning Herald
DHL could not have delivered it better.
Ian Madigan Connects With Perfect Cross Kick For Decisive Try Against Scotland
PJ Browne - Balls.ie
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