Ben Murphy's inclusion in the Ireland senior squad for the upcoming tour to Georgia and Portugal highlights his impressive trajectory over the past year. Twelve months ago, he regarded such a possibility as 'far-fetched,' especially while transitioning from Leinster to Connacht. His strategic decision to join Connacht was motivated by the anticipation of playing time, particularly with the Lions tour creating a vacancy for a new scrum-half. Murphy's foresight and adaptability have proven fruitful, and he now stands on the brink of an exciting opportunity with the national team.
The idea of scrum-half Ben Murphy being part of the Ireland senior squad for next month's tour to Georgia and Portugal might have seemed, in his own words, 'far-fetched'.
After leaving Leinster, where he made 14 appearances, Murphy calculated that with the time of the Lions tour there would be an opening for a new No 9 in Ireland's summer tour.
Ben Murphy's transition from Leinster to Connacht reflects a significant step in his career, demonstrating his strategic foresight and determination.
The upcoming tour presents a pivotal opportunity for Murphy, marking a notable return on his decision to move and seek more playing time.
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