Ellis’ injury heartbreak opens door for Murphy

ENGLAND scrum-half Harry Ellis’ injury has opened a window of opportunity for former Munster scrum-half Frank Murphy.

Ellis has been ruled out of Leicester’s last two games of the season as they close in on a treble, and he is also doubtful for the World Cup.

Ellis picked up a knee injury in the second-half of the Guinness Premiership play-off semi-final win over Bristol after scoring Leicester’s first try in the 26-14 victory and will miss the grand final against Gloucester at Twickenham on Saturday.