Front Five - 30.08.17

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

To be fair to the South African press,

I struggled to point out either

Bloemfontein or Port Elizabeth

(before I just Googled them, of course)

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For all the talk of the Dragons’ traditions, this a region that hasn’t finished in the top half of the Celtic League since 2005.

Bernard Jackman: ‘In France, there is so much politics involved and guys there for selfish reasons’

Brendan O'Brien - Irish Examiner

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With three of Connacht’s first four fixtures at the Sportsground, Keane says there is pressure, but he is delighted to be at home.

Connacht ‘champing at the bit’ for Glasgow match, says Kieran Keane

Linley MacKenzie - Irish Times

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Here we take a closer look at the Toyota Cheetahs, who face Ulster on Friday night at Kingspan Stadium

Guinness Pro14

Belfast Newsletter

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"This team's got a long way to go still. To see how far we can take it is exciting."

Owen Farrell signs five-year deal with Saracens

Frank Nickson - Talking Rugby Union

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We look forward to seeing the South African sides in Galway to face Leinster, and Limerick to face Connacht.

"Dublin Giants Munster" Shows The South African Knowledge Of The Pro14 Needs Improving

Daniel Kelly - Balls.ie

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