Quotes of the week

"We were short of time and the boys were hungry."

"We were short of time and the boys were hungry."

- Former Samoan prop Pita Fatialofa on why the Samoan pack picked up two cars that were blocking the team bus.

"I got a cut lip. I don't know where I got it from and I won't worry about it."

- Jonah Lomu on the incident when England's Lawrence Dallaglio appeared to catch him with his knee in the face after the All Black wing had scored a try.

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"I don't think Neil is interested in records. It's the team performance that matters to Neil."

- Team-mate Mike Voyle talks about Neil Jenkins's reaction to equalling the record for most points scored in internationals. Michael Lynagh was the record holder.

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John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer