Front Five - 20.01.16

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

 

Fingers crossed Marty stays

 

 

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Convincing the 10-times-capped prop to stay would represent a coup for both the province and the IRFU

 

Moore's move in doubt after Schmidt steps in​

 

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent

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Although Best’s four previous games as Irish captain all pre-date Schmidt’s tenure, he has always been a highly valued member of the leadership group.

 

Best man to lead Ireland in Six Nations defence? Rory heads list

 

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times

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“You’d take a protein shake after the weights session and you’d be sipping on water for the day."

 

A day in the life: Leinster and Ireland rugby player Fergus McFadden

 

The42.ie

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The Irish Province meet Oyonnax at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, on Saturday needing a try scoring bonus point and a healthy winning margin.

 

Missing out on a European Cup quarter-final would be disappointing says Jared Payne

 

Richard Mulligan - Belfast Newsletter

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Steffon Armitage Went Full On Beastmode Against Wasps

 

InTheLoose.com

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