Murphy: nothing compares to captaincy honour

THERE will be no caps handed out at the end, irrespective of how Ireland fare.

But for Geordan Murphy, Friday night’s daunting date with the Maori in Rotorua will be one of the most memorable games of his international career, even before a ball is kicked.

The Leicester Tigers full back will captain Ireland for the first time and admitted yesterday it is an achievement on a par with anything he has done in the game – and he has packed a lot into his 13 years as a professional.