Front Five - 07.03.18

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

Ireland RWC2035 anyone? 😉

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"We know how important that is for the likes of Finn Russell...all guys who, when they are given time and space, are capable of opening a team up."

Ireland plan to put Russell on the back foot - Easterby

Rúaidhrí O'Connor - Irish Independent

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Seymour departed last month’s 25-13 win over England...suffering from a back complaint and has not trained with the squad so far this week.

Tommy Seymour is injury concern ahead of Ireland v Scotland

Duncan Smith - The Scotsman

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"It could well be in Ireland, the USA, Argentina or anywhere on the planet that where we feel that as a world body, that is where we need to put our showpiece event."

Rugby considers overhaul to allow smaller countries to host World Cup

Gavin Mairs - Stuff.co.nz

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"I hate losing but this has been a great experience for us. The expectation on us is high and we have to embrace that and cope with it."

Eddie Jones expects Maro Itoje to overcome ‘second season’ syndrome

Robert Kitson - The Guardian

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Perhaps troublingly, this report classed snooker, ten-pin bowling, pitch and putt and fishing as sports.

Is Rugby Really The 'People's Game?' Here's What The Numbers Say

Gavin Cooney - Balls.ie

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