Conor Murray learned to decode body language of 'unique force' Johnny Sexton

Conor Murray and Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

There are few with more experience of playing alongside Johnny Sexton, and nobody can match Conor Murray and the veteran fly-half as Ireland half-back partners.

So when you hear Murray describe his long-term cohort as a “unique force” it bears listening to further explanation.