Front Five - 31.05.18

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

Disappointing result for Irish Under 20s

but at the risk of using an overworn cliché

there really were plenty of positives

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With 16 months to go until the World Cup in Japan, Schmidt is keen to avoid a repeat of the Ian Madigan situation at the 2015 tournament

Schmidt expected to clarify his view on the Carbery conundrum

Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times

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Ireland surrendered a 17-5 interval lead but came with a late surge to snatch a bonus point, which could be invaluable

Ireland overpowered by hosts as semi-final hopes hang by a thread

John Fallon - Irish Independent

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Negotiations are far from over, with Rugby Australia still trying to make him eligible for the first Test in Brisbane next week.

Kiwis tell Cheika he can't pick Samu for Ireland series

Tom Decent - Sydney Morning Herald

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The RFU could yet face legal action from (Sam) Jones, who did not receive the full safety briefing and was sent to hospital in a taxi.

Eddie Jones hits back at Bath over criticism of England training

The42.ie (via AFP)

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"They didn't even need to look at each other!"

Sexton and Kearney’s telepathic connection on ‘seek + retain’ play

Rugby Onslaught

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