'Conor Murray showed that he is still a force': Irish half-backs impress English commentators

'Warren Gatland will have enjoyed seeing the duo back in form. This was the best I've seen Ireland play in a long while'

Ireland's Conor Murray celebrates a penalty. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland's half-back pairing of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton proved they are still good enough to perform on the biggest stage in the win over England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Murray, 31, and Sexton, 35, impressed former England back Mike Brown and former Lions coach Clive Woodward who said the pair were influential in the 32-18 win.