Saturday, July 08, 2017

Front Five - 08.07.17

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

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“I’d be lying if I said I don’t look back on the Lions’ history and see legends of the game who are still in the spotlight because of what they’ve done years ago."


Gerry Thornley - Irish Times



Without more money coming in, it will be ever harder to compete with English and French clubs in the European competitions, harder also to retain players.


Alan Massie - The Scotsman



Grobler played 20 times last season for Racing, including a start against Munster in he Champions Cup. He scored five tries in that time.


Barry Coughlan - Irish Examiner



“Everything is working our way towards being a Champions Cup team. To do that we have got to do everything at an international standard.”


Sean McMahon - Pundit Arena



Their bid game is strong but have they got.... Bernard Brogan?


Patrick McCarry - SportsJoe.ie



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