Thursday, September 06, 2018

Front Five - 06.09.18

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

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Going on current world rankings, it gives Ireland competitive pitch time against the third ranked team in the world, Wales, and the fourth ranked team, England.


Johnny Watterson - Irish Times

"It's a great place to be at the moment, but it's a big, competitive squad and if you stand still, you get left behind"


Cathal Dennehy - Irish Independent

...the 30-year-old...is resilient and has battled back from surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Scarlets back in March.


John Fallon - Irish Examiner

The under-siege Wallabies coach has made the bold call to dump Foley in what he clearly hopes will be a quick fix to Australia's woes after two heavy defeats to New Zealand.


Tom Decent - Stuff.co.nz

Marsh’s arrival is another statement of intent by Rugby United New York, who have also recruited former England fullback Ben Foden


Ryan Bailey - The42.ie

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