Front Five - 20.01.21

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

Keep an eye on our podcast feed

for our latest episode out on Wednesday

featuring the Scottish member of our

Lions Selector Panel

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"They are a tough outfit, especially up front. They have more to their game, but ultimately it starts with the forwards." 

McBride braced for Munster's 'potent' maul

RTÉ Rugby

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Each of Johann van Graan's three seasons in charge have ended in Dublin against Leinster

'It doesn't help to pat yourself on the back - we haven't achieved anything'

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent

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"We do love it here, my wife and I are very comfortable here so hopefully some positive news will come in the not too distant future."

'Positive' contract outlook for Friend as Aki nears return

Sean Farrell - The42.ie

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"...South Africa have an intention to become part of the PRO16 and we’re fully expecting if that happens for that [South Africa’s European participation] to come our way." 

SA teams likely to join European Champions Cup

SARugbyMag.co.za

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The Telegraph revealed that the 2025 tour could incorporate a fourth Test against Argentina...on Australian soil.

A 2025 British & Irish Lions XV for the tour of Australia

Ruck.co.uk

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