Murphy honoured to lead Ireland

Geordan Murphy has spoken of his pride in captaining Ireland for the first time as they provide the opposition for New Zealand Maori’s centenary match tomorrow.

Murphy honoured to lead Ireland
Thu, 17 Jun, 2010 - 08:51

Geordan Murphy has spoken of his pride in captaining Ireland for the first time as they provide the opposition for New Zealand Maori’s centenary match tomorrow.

The full-back has won 67 caps for his country and has captained Leicester on occasions but the Rotorua clash will be the first time he has led out the national team.

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