Front Five - 18.03.21

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...the coach is expected to stick closely to the side that beat Scotland last weekend

O’Mahony set for England recall and Lowe likely to retain place on wing

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Irish Independent

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"I will be available to represent Munster until 27 June 2021 when my contract expires, and for International duty, until the end of the mid-year Test window."

Ireland back row CJ Stander counts himself out of Lions tour with retirement call

The Rugby Paper

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On Wednesday Ospreys also confirmed the signing of Irish back row Will Hickey from Leinster.

Rhys Webb: Ospreys scrum-half sidelined 'in excess of two months'

Molly Stephens - BBC Sport Wales

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"He’s developing great leadership capabilities and he’s an unbelievable team man."

'In three or four years' time, he could be another Richie McCaw'

Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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Despite the disappointing call, the Blues still cruised home for a 39-17 win. But the result was beside the point.

Super Rugby Aotearoa: Why NZ Rugby has taken a risk ahead of blockbuster game

Richard Knowler - Stuff.co.nz

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