Front Five - 04.02.20

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

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Ireland v Scotland writeup

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Keith Earls has recovered from a knee injury, but Andrew Conway and Jacob Stockdale are unlikely to be dropped

Farrell keeps faith with Murray

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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...Furlong is one player who very often illustrates the importance of working hard off the ball when Leinster and Ireland are defending.

Tadhg Furlong absolutely emptied the tank for Ireland

Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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I fear North's inexperience at 13 could be found out against clever opponents who would set traps for him

The four changes now needed to the Wales team against Ireland

Andy Howell - WalesOnline

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After an hour of speeches...the milestone turned out to be that there are 592 days to go before the tournament begins.

2021 Women's Rugby World Cup set to be defining moment for game in New Zealand

David Long - Stuff.co.nz

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“Is it because of Brexit?” one French journalist asked after the final whistle in the Stade de France

England pay heavy price for Eddie Jones’ disrespect and lack of humility

Rob Kitson - The Guardian

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