Front Five - 24.01.17

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

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Castres v Leinster writeup

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The presence of Paddy Jackson as the only back-up at outhalf to Johnny Sexton is a strong indication

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/schmidt-s-squad-points-to-sexton-s-likely-return-1.2948369?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Finternational%2Fschmidt-s-squad-points-to-sexton-s-likely-return-1.2948369

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times

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"We weren’t as accurate as we hoped and you always have to look after your nine.”

Peter O’Mahony: Up to us to protect classy Conor Murray

Simon Lewis - Irish Examiner

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Ireland led at halftime but a strong second half performance saw Wales win the uncapped training match by eight points.

Wales secure comeback win in Dublin

Ali Donnelly - Scrumqueens

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"Our legacy is the most important thing"

Irish coach Conor O'Shea speaks candidly and optimistically about what he is trying to achieve with Italy

Sean McMahon - SportsJoe.ie

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“We develop skills by climbing trees, walking on walls and falling off and learning all those visual motor skills which people aren’t doing any more."

Smartphones are ruining sports skills and awareness, says England rugby coach

Robert Kitson - The Guardian

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