O'Driscoll relishing Murphy link-up

Ireland skipper Brian O’Driscoll has hailed Geordan Murphy as the most skilful player in world rugby.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2005 - 08:38

Ireland skipper Brian O’Driscoll has hailed Geordan Murphy as the most skilful player in world rugby.

Murphy has switched from wing to full-back for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in a move which sees Girvan Dempsey dropped from the Triple Crown holders’ line-up.

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