Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.
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"I think the players were blown away, particularly during the French match, with the volume of support that was there.
Proud Schmidt pays tribute to fans as Irish team returns beaten but unbowed
Emma Jane Hade - Irish Independent
Our defence got way too narrow as the phases built up. Argentina always kept their width having players on the touch lines.
3 areas that hurt Ireland yesterday
BrianODriscoll.com
Joe Schmidt’s side are back in the country following yesterday’s disappointing result.
Irish team return to low-key homecoming
Paul Fennessy - The42.ie
"This is a great opportunity for me to develop as a player under the tutelage of Pat and his impressive coaching team. I can’t wait to get started.”
This Is American Rugby
Joubert’s dash for freedom, or safety, to the sanctuary of the changing room meant he also failed to shake hands with either of the team captains or players.
Scotland v Australia ref ‘needed bathroom break’
Shan Ross - The Scotsman
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