The Leicester full-back was out of favour with Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan during the World Cup but more displays like the one against Leinster on Saturday will see him force his way back into the starting XV.
Murphy was alert in defence, reliable under the high ball and kicked intelligently. In a fiery game, the Irishman kept his cool and was solid in defence.
He also showed a decent turn of pace and could challenge Girvan Dempsey.
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