Ireland's Conor Murray admits 'fear' among squad amid England clash at Twickenham
CONOR MURRAY has said Ireland harbour a "fear factor" about facing England at Twickenham.
Conor Murray was part of the Ireland team that lost 10-9 to France last time out
Ireland could field just a maximum of eight players who have previously tasted victory at Twickenham in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash.
British and Irish Lions scrum-half Murray does not number among them, but still believes Joe Schmidt's side can spring a first Twickenham triumph since 2010 this weekend.
"England away especially is a huge task; there is a fear factor among players about going there," said Murray.
"I have never won there and there are a lot of players in the squad who have never won there but we have come close.
Munster scrum-half Murray believes head coach Schmidt's men must raise their game considerably to stand a chance of victory this weekend.
"I know it's going to be a big task, a huge task and a challenge," said Murray.
"You're going to have to play really, really well to have a chance of winning over there and I'm sure, if you ask any other player, it's going to be the same for them.
"It's England away, it's highlighted a bit more, there's a bit more hype about it and the players feel that too. You prepare accordingly also."