Erasmus and Nienaber's reaction to Conor Murray's captaincy

The reaction of Springbok coaching duo, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, to the appointment of Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions has been a positive one, according to a report in rugby365.com. 

Both Erasmus and Nienaber are well acquainted with Murray from their days at Munster.  

Murray was named as captain shortly after the Lions vs Japan game in which original touring captain Alun Wyn Jones was struck down with a shoulder injury. 

 “I feel sorry for Alun Wyn Jones,” Erasmus said. “Connor Murray, we know him well. He is a player that can do the job for them.” 

“I enjoyed working with Conor, Nienaber said.  

“He’s a no-nonsense guy, to the point. 

“He gets the job done and he is brilliant at what he does. 

“It was a privilege working with him. 

“I can’t talk for Warren [Gatland, British & Irish Lions coach], but what we have seen in him is a steady head. 

”He has a good skillset and I think he will make a great tour captain.”