Conor Murray's Ultimate XV - back three

Conor reveals his Ultimate XV — the dream team of players he's shared the pitch with for Munster, Ireland, or the British & Irish Lions. Listen now.

Simon Zebo (left wing)

A good friend of Murray's, 'Zeebs' gets the nod in the number 11 shirt. Murray's long-time Ireland and Munster team-mate, Zebo was a member of the 2015 Six Nations-winning squad.

"World class when he was at his peak.

"Incredibly talented, X-factor player. But most importantly from my point of view, just a player you love playing with. He was always happy, always positive.

"At times, it was that easy. You'd give him the ball and he'd do something creative and break up the game."

Anthony Watson (right wing)

The former England and Lions winger - who was forced to retire in January aged 30 - is Murray's pick in the 14 shirt. They played together on the 2017 and 2021 Lions tours.

"Before I knew him or played with him, I played against him and he was devastating. I remember we played them [England] in 2015 at the Aviva. I thought I knew his movements but he made me buckle and then he was gone.

"Even at international level, ultra-quick, quicker than everyone else on the field.

"He had his injury troubles. He would have had way more caps but that Lions tour in 2017, he was unbelievable."

Elliot Daly (full-back)

While capable of playing in several positions across the backline, England and Lions stalwart Elliot Daly is Murray's selection at 15.

"An unbelievable player. A massive boot, really intelligent rugby player and a class operator. He's had a lot of big moments, a three-time Lions tourist.

"When he got selected for the Lions this year, I was unbelievably happy for him. Andy [Farrell] saw the value in him in what he can bring to a squad. He's a hilarious fella, him and Jamie George together are a duo.

"When he got injured in Australia this summer, Andy said he was going home a Lions legend. He's right."