Front Five - 06.02.20

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

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"He is growing into a leadership role with the national team and has a big future for both Ireland and Leinster."

James Ryan signs new, three-year IRFU contract

Gavin Cooney - The42.ie

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 "...when guys perform on the pitch, like Bundee did at the weekend...you look at it again and just laugh at it on a Sunday morning."

CJ Stander holds the line while others cross it on social media

Brendan O'Brien - Irish Examiner

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CVC wants to aggregate the commercial rights of the six unions, bundling November internationals and the Six Nations together to achieve a maximum return.

CVC’s Six Nations bid held up as unions insist on terrestrial TV

Paul Rees - Irish Times

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The side shows two changes from the team that beat Scotland last weekend 38-26.

Ireland name U20 side to play Wales

Anthony Redmond - SportsNewsIreland

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Donal Lenihan wonders whether Andy Farrell's side can...maintain their unbeaten home record against the defending champions stretching back to 2012.

Ireland international claims Wales are 'not world beaters', have a suspect lineout, vulnerable scrum and uncertain defence

Anthony Woolford - WalesOnline

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