Murphy set for new Tigers deal

Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup.

The Guinness Premiership club's decision to offer their captain, who will be 32 in April, such a lengthy deal represents a major vote of confidence. The negotiations have coincided with his return to the Ireland team after missing nearly a year of Test duty because of a dislocated shoulder.

"Leicester have offered me a three-year deal after this season and I'm talking about that with them at the moment," he said. "They want me to keep going but only time will tell how long I'll be able to play for."

He added: "It's a good offer and the club were happy to put it on the table. I'm just trying to iron out the details.

"I'm 31 now, so the new contract would take me to 35. The way I play the game helps. I've never been a big-bosh monster.

"I don't run into people and don't try to make any massive hits. I just try to get by with what I've been given. I'm playing well and enjoying my rugby."

He continued: "I missed my first World Cup (in 2003) through injury and in the last one I didn't see a lot of game time.

"I certainly want to be involved in the next one. I'll do whatever I can to get to that World Cup.

"Hopefully I'll be good enough to go, whether that's as a squad player or a starter. I feel like I'm good enough."

Date published : 10 Mar 201017:18:18

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