Murphy’s great expectations

His name is Ruaidhri Murphy.

He was born in Dublin, featured on the Irish U20 squad that won a Grand Slam five years ago and yet he is just a few weeks into a change of direction which may end with him becoming a Wallaby.

It is an extraordinary career path and ambition for a man who failed to make it beyond the Leinster Academy and one who warmed the bench for a full season at the Exeter Chiefs. But the 24-year old has friends in high places Down Under.