Quiet man Murray keen to push for starting slot

CONOR MURRAY’S reaction to his inclusion in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad surprised many, not least his housemates.

On Sunday, the Patrickswell youngster received the call from coach Declan Kidney to start packing his bags for a trip to New Zealand.

But it seems that Murray’s subsequent demeanour was a cause of concern for Declan Cusack, Mike Sherry, Paddy Butler and David Kilcoyne.