Front Five - 21.02.18

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

Massive test ahead for Andrew Porter

but he's well able for it

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At 22, the powerful Porter is clearly being earmarked for big things by the coach

Tadhg Furlong set to miss Wales clash as Andrew Porter and James Ryan ready to start

Rúaidhrí O'Connor - Irish Independent

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Gatland’s history with Ireland means that there’s always an extra edge when these two teams meet, but he was in no mood to build up Saturday’s opponents.

Warren Gatland Has Blunt Response When Asked If Ireland Are The Best Team In Six Nations

Brian Barry - Pundit Arena

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"...there’s nothing more rewarding than coming on with 10 or 15 minutes to go against France and you’ve learned your roles, you do everything right, you clean out the last ruck, back to Johnny"

Sean Cronin finds the positives in life off the bench

Simon Lewis - Irish Examiner

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St Mary’s had their own strengths, recognising they had to meet muscle with muscle while looking to create on the outside.

Eoin Carey decides nine-try thriller in favour of St Mary’s

Irish Times

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"Might take me a while to fit into the 2xl but it’s really appreciated bud. Good luck this weekend👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻"

What Jack McGrath did for Ian McKinley after Ireland's win over Italy was pure class

Matthew Gault - SportsJoe.ie

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