I must get over World Cup hangover, says Leinster’s Jordi Murphy

Leinster flanker Jordi Murphy admitted yesterday that his performances haven’t been up to standard since his return from the Rugby World Cup.

With Josh van der Flier impressing in the Blues’ back-row this season, Murphy realises that he needs to improve his level of performance in the coming weeks. Although he finds it difficult to pin-point why he can’t replicate the form that helped him to progress to the international set-up, he is nevertheless determined to address the issue.

“He [van der Flier] has been playing outstandingly well. 20 tackles at the weekend! That’s pretty impressive. It’s one of those things, I came back from the World Cup and wasn’t up to standard. In all fairness to Leo, as he said, it’s fight for your place amongst us,” Murphy remarked yesterday.