Tiger Murphy right at home in away cauldron

LEICESTER’s Johne Murphy has the unusual experience of sitting in the away dressing room at Welford Road tonight.

The 23-year-old Naas man has made a big impression at Leicester this season, and hopes to carry that form into Ireland A’s clash with the England Saxons at the Tigers’ lair this evening. Murphy hopes to emulate his namesake, Tigers team-mate and former schoolmate Geordan by making his name as a full-back.

“It is going to feel a bit weird coming out of the away dressing room but I’ve enjoyed some great occasions at Welford Road and this is sure to be another one,” he said.