Conor Murray gives Ireland reason to dream of making it big in Japan | Gerard Meagher


The scrum-half’s dominating display against England should give Joe Schmidt belief for next year’s World Cup

With the clock turned red, even the heavens were smiling on Ireland, a flurry of snow serving as the ticker tape to their coronation. Victory was theirs, and fully warranted, after emphatic confirmation that it is Joe Schmidt’s side who are best equipped to challenge New Zealand at next year’s World Cup.

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