Murphy waiting in the wings to strike

HE’S been called the forgotten man of Irish rugby, the one that got away, the one who slipped through Leinster’s net, but Leicester Tigers’ Irish winger Johne Murphy, isn’t looking back in anger.

There’s no bitterness, no chip-on-the-shoulder remarks from this chirpy, good natured young man who has built a remarkable profile in the British midlands.

Top try-scorer this season (14), Tigers Player of the Year for 2007-08, Leicester recognise his importance to the club, particularly as a squad member, which he’ll be at Edinburgh today. The returning Alesana Tuilagi returns from suspension, taking over from the Kildare man, who was making the left wing his home for the last few weeks.