Front Five - 16.03.21

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Scotland v Ireland writeup

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Bundee Aki is the most likely replacement for Ringrose, but Farrell could also call in Chris Farrell or Stuart McCloskey

Ireland without Ringrose and Ryan but O’Mahony returns for final Six Nations clash with England

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent

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...for the Lions to host the Springboks...they would need attendances of at least 10,000 to break even...

Ireland likely to lose out on potential Lions games due to absence of crowds

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times

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Ireland's thrilling 27-24 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium saw them climb one place to sixth

England, Ireland make progress in World Rugby Rankings

Frank Nickson - Talking Rugby Union

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The 41-year-old won three caps for the All Blacks and played for the Highlanders and Leicester Tigers

Craig Newby: Former All Black to join Ulster as skills coach

BBC Rugby

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"Sometimes when you are playing with him it's like having an extra centre out there with some of the work he gets through. "

Latest Lions XV pecking order much more positive for Irish players

Patrick McCarry - SportsJoe.ie

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