Frawley happy to be versatile as he looks for first cap

Ciarán Frawley is hoping it'll be third time lucky, as he looks to earn a Test debut with Ireland next month.

The versatile Leinster back is in line to win a first cap in November, one of six uncapped players involved in the 37-man squad for the Bank of Ireland Nations Series against South Africa, Fiji and Australia.

Frawley has had to be patient for his chance, having been involved in the senior squad for the first time 12 months ago, as well as touring New Zealand with Ireland in the summer. He featured in the tour games against the Maori All Blacks, but he's yet to be involved in a full Test with Andy Farrell's side.

And after the 37-man squad got down to work in Dublin today ahead of next week's opener against South Africa, Frawley says he has a burning desire to make the next step.

"Yeah, this is my third camp now. I was in [the squad] this time last year for the first time, so it's good to be back, seeing the lads again," he said.

"We were only watching a video this morning of our time over in New Zealand and just all the special moments we had off the pitch after the Tests.

"I suppose when you're part of it, and playing the Tests and win the series it’s incredible and it just gives you that bit of hunger to be a part of it.

"I know, obviously, I played in two Maori games, but the Test games are the big ones that you want to throw the jersey on for.

"Hopefully this time around, third time lucky, we might put on the jersey for a Test game."

With Joery Carbery set to be fit to face South Africa on 5 November, it's likely Frawley (above) will be involved for Ireland A against an All Blacks XV next week, with a debut more likely against Fiji on 12 November.

As well as the question of when he plays for Ireland, there's also a