Prop Murray plays down Lions talk

Northampton and Scotland prop Euan Murray is playing down his chances of making next summer's Lions tour to South Africa.

The 28-year-old forward has been strongly tipped for a place after showing good form for club and country.

"I can't listen to that stuff. As soon as I start thinking that the job is done, I'm beaten," Murray told BBC Radio Northampton.

"I would love to go, any player would. But it takes hard work and commitment."

He added: "You also need to stay injury-free for the whole season."

Murray, who moved from Glasgow to Saints in 2007, has established himself as an automatic selection in Scotland's front row.

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