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Jamie Osborne's former coach Johne Murphy believes the 22-year-old has passed his test at full-back with flying colours against the Springboks, and says the selection was a 'stroke of geunis' by head coach Andy Farrell.
It was a remarkable end to the season for Ireland, beating the back-to-back world champions, with their most experienced squad ever, and away from home.
The longest season is over. Almost.
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
Conor Murray says he is ready to step up to the starting role for Ireland's second Test against South Africa at Hollywoodbets King's Park in Durban on Saturday, after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Springboks.
Andy Farrell has made a bold call in his side for Saturday's first Test against South Africa in Pretoria, handing Leinster's Jamie Osborne his debut at full-back for the meeting with the world champions.
Ireland men's Sevens coach James Topping admits he has taken a risk by including Hugo Keenan and Andrew Smith in his squad for the upcoming Olympic Games, but he believes the pair will give his medal chasing side an 'extra impetus' in Paris this summer.
Hugo Keenan and Andrew Smith have both been included in the Ireland Men's Sevens squad for the Olympic Games, while former Meath footballer Vikki Wall has missed out on the Women’s panel.