Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bidBy Ed Elliot, PA, ParisConor Murray believes New Zealand’s loss is Ireland’s gain as “world-class” trio Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe bid to give their native country serious cause for regret. They’re part of our Irish team now and they’re really important to us. Connacht player Aki made his Ireland debut in 2017 but missed Ireland’s last-eight World Cup loss to New Zealand in 2019 through suspension. “Bundee thinks they’re singing ‘Bundee, Bundee’,” Murray added. Conor Murray has enjoyed many battles with New Zealand representing Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2023 17:21 UTC