Thursday, October 08, 2015

Front Five - 08.10.15

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
 
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from yesterday’s #RWC2015 action
 
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"He's not big-headed, he's a very down-to-earth guy. So we don't recognise that (Ibrahimovic comparison) at all."

 

Toner backs 'Zlatan' Sexton after Racing coach's 'failure' comments

 
Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent


“Just like O’Connell, he (Sexton) is a very good player, but we're not going to name them all or we'll run out of time."

 

France's Louis Picamoles aiming for a double celebration against Ireland

 
Jeremy Inson - WorldRugby.com


“England remain the World champions and are the benchmark for many national teams – this match will provide us with the opportunity to look at some potential players in a higher standard of competition.” - Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Women’s and Sevens Rugby

 

Ireland play England in November

 
Spowrtswomen.ie (via IrishRugby.ie)


Possession of the ball does not give the attacking player carte blanche to do whatever they want.

 
Brendan Cole - RTE Rugby

...to be fair he showed pretty good footwork to stay on his feet.
 

South Africa show no sympathy for referee caught in the middle of a ruck 

 
Kevin McGillicuddy - SportsJOE.ie

Feel free to share any interesting links you spot yourself about t’internet by email, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, blog comment or carrier pigeon – whatever works for you. JLP
Note - views expressed in "Front Five" links do not necessarily reflect those of HarpinOnRugby

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