The Profile: Conor Murray
The Ireland and Munster scrum-half has had the Lions captaincy handed to him at short notice, but those who know him best have no doubts about his ability to rise to the occasion
In brief:
Name and role: Conor Murray, professional rugby player
Age: 32
Appearance: great hair, and bigger than you’d expect
Newsworthiness: the Munster and Ireland scrum-half has been named the new British and Irish Lions captain, following an injury to Alun Wyn Jones of Wales
In depth:
It’s probably the least athletic thing Conor Murray has ever done on a rugby field, but one stand-out moment in 2018 suggested he had the intelligence and presence ...
