O'Driscoll: Murray up to the challenge

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is convinced Conor Murray has the temperament to make a success of his full Test debut.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011 - 09:40

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll is convinced Conor Murray has the temperament to make a success of his full Test debut.

Murray has been catapulted into tomorrow’s World Cup opener against the United States at Stadium Taranaki despite his lack of experience in what is a bold selection by coach Declan Kidney.

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