Conor Murray spoke to reporters on Thursday following affirmation that he’ll retire from Eire obligation on the finish of the Six Nations.
5-time Six Nations winners Murray, Peter O’Mahony and Cian Healy will all end their Test careers after Eire’s sport in opposition to Italy in Rome on 15 March.
“[It was] a really troublesome resolution,” Murray informed reporters on Thursday.
“Notably to go away a gaggle like this. The factor I will be most jealous of is that this group will proceed on and achieve success, however personally, it is a arduous resolution to make. It has been in my head for some time and it simply feels proper.
“I have been fortunate and grateful to be a part of this Irish set-up. It is unhappy, it’s going to be emotional however I’ve seen so many gamers not get to finish it on their phrases, profession lower quick.
“The actual fact I get to do it by myself phrases once I’m match and wholesome is one thing only a few folks get to do, so I am very grateful.”
Whereas O’Mahony and Healy will retire from rugby on the finish of the season, Murray will proceed his taking part in profession overseas when his Munster deal expires this summer time.
“Nothing,” Murray smiled when requested what he may disclose in regards to the transfer.
“We’ll see by way of taking part in, I will play one other yr someplace for my household, they have been unbelievable, my spouse Joanna and my son Alfie, particularly Joanna over the previous few years, the sacrifices she’s made.
“As a household, we’ll go away and possibly do one thing for a yr and revel in ourselves for a way of life change. Physique sensible, I nonetheless really feel nice, I nonetheless really feel I can play rugby at a excessive stage.
“Nothing is about in stone but however it’ll be good for us, let the mud decide on retiring on this nation and go away and have an expertise and are available again to the true world then.”
