Making an impact: Conor Murray a man at ease with his new role for Ireland

Ireland's Conor Murray and Jamison-Gibson Park celebrate winning with the Triple Crown trophy

Conor Murray admits it took time to adapt to the role of ‘finisher’ but the Ireland scrum-half has stressed his intention to be world class regardless of when it is he is called on by Andy Farrell.

The Munster man’s place in the starting line-up has been taken by Jamison Gibson-Park in recent times, bringing to an end a long and suffocating hold on the No.9 national jersey that goes back to his first season eleven years ago.