Munster’s secret weapon? Larry Murphy

“HOW do you pronounce the name of that new signing?” Munster coach Declan Kidney was asked recently.

“Life-imi Mafi,” replied Declan. Alongside Declan, however, Munster captain Paul O’Connell leaned his considerable frame towards the microphone – “Larry Murphy,” he whispered, to loud laughter. Another Munster baptism, another nickname to rank alongside ever-popular Australian Jim ‘Seamus’ Williams.

On Saturday, Mafi introduced himself to the Munster faithful in Thomond Park, and man, did he leave an impression.