Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
“Jared’s an incredible player. His communication in the middle of the midfield is second to none; he’s a second pair of eyes for the No10.
Jared Payne and Rob Kearney set to return for Ireland
Gerry Thornley - Irish Times
It's a shambolic system that put England, Wales and Australia in the same group but it's helped in the much needed front-loading of big games in the tournament.
Minnows rise up as rugby's gap closes
Michael McCarthy - Irish Independent
Pocock is like a big cat waiting for the moment to pounce. If he doesn’t feel there’s any chance of winning one, he waits and continues to stalk his prey.
The genius of David Pocock: What sets Australia's talisman apart? The key questions about Wales' nemesis answered
Andy Howell - WalesOnline
My last conversation with him was about him going back to Bath. He can’t wait to get stuck into the Premiership.”
Sean Curtin - Pundit Arena
Fintan [Drury]...just said 'listen, they're matching. I think you should stay.' And I was like, 'thank god'.
Gordon D'Arcy's Reason For Never Leaving Leinster Copper-Fastens His Legend Status
PJ Browne - Balls.ie
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