Murphy can handle England's 'huge physicality', says O'Mahony

Jordi Murphy can handle the "huge physicality" of England's back-row in Sunday's pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown in Dublin, according to Ireland team-mate Peter O'Mahony.

Loose forward Murphy is primed to step in at number eight for Ireland, with Jamie Heaslip recuperating from the back injury inflicted by Pascal Pape's knee in the 18-11 victory over France on Valentine's Day.