Dependable Murray surprised to hit 60 Connacht appearances so quickly

SIXTY AND COUNTING: Niall Murray will earn his 60th cap for Connacht if he is selected for the side when they take on Edinburgh in their first away game of the season. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht lock Niall Murray, who turned 24 a couple of weeks ago, can scarcely believe he will chalk up his 60th appearance for his native province if he plays for the URC leaders against Edinburgh this weekend.

But the second row from Brideswell in south Roscommon has become a mainstay in the side in recent seasons despite only taking up rugby when he was 16.