Jordi Murphy will not be a part of Leinster's drive to become the only five-time European champions next season but his team mates made sure that his exploits this season were fully appreciated. Jordi Murphy will not be a part of Leinster's drive to become the only five-time European champions next season but his team mates made sure that his exploits this season were fully appreciated. Leinster's gesture to the departing Jordi Murphy proves why they have returned to European summitThe Spanish-born number 8 lifted the Champions Cup trophy aloft alongside skipper Isa Nacews in Bilbao yesterday after Leinster had edged out Racing 92 in an epic arm wrestle. Nacewa explained afterwards how the rest of the squad wanted to pay homage to Murphy with the special gesture. “It was a good way for him to sign off on his European honours with Leinster.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2018 10:28 UTC