Ireland forwards coach says the trio’s attitudes have been exemplary and a great help to younger players
triumph, and indeed was captain when that title was retained the following year, he can hardly have imagined that 11 years later he’d be paying tribute to three of his then team-mates, each of whom is seeking a sixth championship over the next fortnight., all of whom have confirmed their retirement from Test rugby after the current Six Nations, O’Connell was an integral part of that 2014 success.
Cian Healy takes a selfie with fans during Ireland's open training session at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho “It’s all pretty familiar to them and I think how much they enjoy it, how much they enjoy hanging around with the lads, how much it means to them to play for the team and how much they show that on the big days is great.
“They’ve been incredible; my wife Joanna, my son Alfie, especially Joanna over the last few years and the sacrifices she’s made,” said Murray. “So as a family, to go away and maybe do something for a year and enjoy ourselves for a lifestyle change. O’Mahony and Murray look sure to be involved, as might be the case with Healy. All took a full part in Ireland’s open training session at the Aviva on Thursday, as did Jack Conan, despite the back issue which caused his departure early in the second half of the 27-18 win away to Wales last Saturday.
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