Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Front Five - 30.01.19

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

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set of 80-word reviews from the Pro14


Rob Kearney remains a senior figure in Ireland camp but...Friday’s 60 minute return against Scarlets was noticeable for some uncharacteristic missed tackles.


Gavin Cummiskey - Irish Times

The unavailability of Ben Te’o for the opening Six Nations Test has...dispelled any notion that...England have uncovered the secret of keeping their best players fit.


Robert Kitson - The Guardian

Griggs has dismissed suggestions that his side’s amateur status puts them at a disadvantage for their Six Nations bow


Daire Walsh - Irish Examiner

New Zealand rugby is on the slow road to second-class citizenship unless the global game is shaken up.


Paul Cully - stuff.co.nz

“All of a sudden, people are taking photos of you in the street and there are paparazzi outside the hotel, which was very strange to me."


Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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Taken by JLP from RDS press box on Nov 16, 2019