Front Five - 20.03.18

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

ICYMI click here for our

England v Ireland writeup

titled 'The Power And The Glory'

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James Ryan has been working under Easterby since last summer’s tour of the States and Japan and he has flourished under the former Ireland flanker’s guidance.

Ireland’s secret lies in the backroom

Rory Keane - Irish Examiner

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England’s performance in the Six Nations will undoubtedly highlight the debate around the control the clubs have on England’s players

The Difference In Game Time Between Ireland And England’s Top Players Is Startling

Sean McMahon - Pundit Arena

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Earls picked up a knee injury...and coach Johann van Graan admitted he will be out for a lengthy period

Munster hit by blows to Bleyendaal and Earls

Darragh Small - Irish Independent

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Pocock had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus in January, delaying his comeback to Super Rugby after a year-long sabbatical from the game.

David Pocock cleared for return and set to start for Brumbies against Waratahs

Oliver Caffrey - FoxSports.com.au

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As Conor Murray planted a big fat one on the trophy and raised it in the air, Furlong could be seen scanning the ground in the background.

Remarkably, Tadhg Furlong very nearly lost his Six Nations medal too

Ben Kiely - SportsJoe.ie

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