By Denise
October 29 2002

Tigers supporters will be happy in some respects to know that Geordan "Golden Child" Murphy has not been selected for the Ireland Squad to face Australia. Back from injury only two weeks ago it is not entirely surprising that Eddie O'Sullivan has chosen to leave him out, although certainly the injury does not seem to have affected him in the slightest.

Although it is a shame for Geordan it is a relief for Tigers supporters who can look forward to his dazzling skills whilst other members of the team are away with England.

Geordan will no doubt be looking for some good performances over the next couple of weeks to try to press his claim for inclusion in the later autumn internationals.

Ireland Squad for Australia:

Backs: Peter Stringer (Munster/Shannon), Guy Easterby (Llanelli), Ronan O'Gara (Munster/Cork Constitution), David Humphreys (Ulster/Dungannon) Vice-Captain, Kevin Maggs (Bath), Brian O'Driscoll (Leinster/Blackrock College) Vice-Captain, Denis Hickie (Leinster/St. Mary's College), Girvan Dempsey (Leinster/Terenure College), Shane Horgan (Leinster/Lansdowne), John Kelly (Munster/Cork Constitution).

Forwards: Keith Wood (Harlequins) Captain, Shane Byrne (Leinster/Blackrock College), John Hayes (Munster/Shannon), Reggie Corrigan (Leinster/Greystones), Paul Wallace (Leinster/Blackrock College), Malcolm O'Kelly (Leinster/St. Mary's College), Gary Longwell (Ulster/Ballymena), Leo Cullen (Leinster/Blackrock College), Anthony Foley (Munster/Shannon) Vice-Captain, Keith Gleeson (Leinster/St. Mary's College), Victor Costello (Leinster/St. Mary's College), Alan Quinlan (Munster/Shannon).