Front Five - 01.09.20

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

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Ulster v Leinster writeup

titled "Bench Impress"

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Dropping the likes of Ryan, Leavy and Furlong into the mix for the semi-final would be a big roll of the dice, considering their respective times out

"We wouldn't put them in if they weren't ready" - Leinster have three big calls to make

Pat McCarry - SportsJoe.ie

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No Owen Farrell, no Mako Vunipola, but Saracens simply had too much class, too much power for their youthful opponents

Saracens warm up for Leinster quarter-final with six tries against London Irish

Gerard Meagher - The Guardian

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Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career

When players hit their 30s, they can really hit their stride

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times

(possibly behind paywall)

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A high-placed source at the Cheetahs told Sport24 last week that the Cheetahs were legally contracted to play in the Pro14 until 2023

Currie Cup to be used as qualification for expanded PRO16?

News24.com (RSA)

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"...no-no not give it a go, if you’re not happy with hooking – tell me now."

Wayne Barnes lauded for his handling of bizarre episode in today’s Premiership rugby clash

Rugby Onslaught

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