Conor Murray reclaims centre stage after rare stint in the shadows

Conor Murray: Led Ireland to victory over England in a 'sublime' team display. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Conor Murray must have wondered where he stood when the final whistle sounded in Murrayfield earlier this month and he had yet to shed the tracksuit.

Ireland’s undisputed No 9 for close to a decade, he wasn’t required to leave the bench in the 27-24 win against the Scots. This on the back of an ordinary performance in the tournament opener against Wales and an injury that robbed him of a chance to face France or Italy.