Front Five - 02.01.21

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Leinster v Connacht preview

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The Leinster and Ireland captain wasn’t due to play this week but an injury to Ciaran Frawley in training has thrust him back into the outhalf role.

Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clash

John O'Sullivan - Irish Times

(possibly behind paywall)

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...six players are involved and that they are now self-isolating but the province confirmed that the game in Dublin will go ahead as planned.

Connacht confirm positive Covid-19 cases in squad but say Leinster game will proceed

RTÉ Rugby

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Munster can actually afford to lose this one and still romp to the final.

Ulster's need is greater than Reds' as they eye final berth

David Kelly - Irish Independent

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Fraser Brown, George Horne and Alex Allan were ruled out for lengthy periods.

Scotland suffer triple injury blow ahead of Six Nations

The42.ie

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"I haven't got my cards"

Bizarre scenes in Welsh derby as Nigel Owens forgets his cards

Rugby Onslaught

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