Front Five - 17.04.18

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

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Leinster v Benetton writeup

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More worrying for Leinster is the potential absence of Luke McGrath who...shares a similar readiness rating to O'Brien - "50-50"

Lancaster: Blues stand-ins are ready to step up

David Kelly - Irish Independent

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"The Aviva is not exactly a neutral venue, it's basically Leinster's home ground."

Scott Williams wades into Leinster v Scarlets venue controversy and admits Welsh side are annoyed at being written off

Katie Sands - WalesOnline

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“The South Africa piece has really worked well and we want to reinforce that.”

Pro14 expansion to US put on long finger as South Africa link strengthened

John Fallon - The42.ie

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"The statement is clear and it is not something that we are contemplating."

Ulster Rugby boss can't see Ireland return for Jackson and Olding

RTÉ Rugby

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[It] is seen as a move to reach more people and adapt to the demand of the modern game that is driven by changing market.

Bristol to enter Premiership next season with rebranded name of 'Bristol Bears'

Frank Nickson - Talking Rugby Union

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