The 34-year-old scrum-half wants to play on in Irish rugby.
CONOR MURRAY WILL turn 35 in April. He has been playing at the top level of rugby for 14 years now. But the passion for it all still burns strongly inside him.
Murray’s current IRFU central contract expires at the end of this season and the ball appears to be in Munster’s court now in terms of giving the Limerick man a deal to keep him in Irish rugby beyond the summer. There has been an expectation that the southern province will struggle to find the money for such a deal but Murray is clear in saying he wants to play on for province and country.
“Johnny was incredibly professional,” said Murray. “His last game, he was 38 and he played 80 minutes against New Zealand and that shows you what can be done when you do the right things and you still have that drive.“That sets the bar and the standard there. 38, it would be nice to reach that level. Who knows but at the moment I feel good and really enjoying it.”
Yet Murray has still had an important role with Ireland in recent seasons. He impressed during last year’s Grand Slam success, stepping up strongly in Gibson-Park’s absence. Murray has also had some big performances off the bench for Ireland under Farrell. “We’re ever-growing, ever-evolving. The potential of this time is really high and getting back into camp we talk about how enjoyable and challenging it is. We reviewed the World Cup, learned from our mistakes and the appetite is there to grow the game, grow our game and keep inspiring people through our performances.Murray was back on Munster duty last weekend.
“Really, really impressive,” said Murray of Crowley. “Anyone who gets the chance in that jersey since Johnny retired, and with the players who have worn it before, it comes with a lot of pressure. I‘ve been impressed with how Jack doesn’t seem to be fazed.
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