Murphy says Ireland still focused

Drop-goal hero Geordan Murphy insists Ireland will not take their eye off the ball as they step up their bid for a first Grand Slam for 55 years.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2003 - 06:12

Drop-goal hero Geordan Murphy insists Ireland will not take their eye off the ball as they step up their bid for a first Grand Slam for 55 years.

The Irish maintained their 100% record in the RBS 6 Nations Championship with an absorbing if somewhat fortuitous 15-12 win over defending champions France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

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