The Ulster Lock has been included in Andy Farrell's squad for South Africa tests.
The Irish squad departs for South Africa today ahead of the two test tour against the world champions.
Among the travelling panel of 35 is uncapped Ulster forward Cormac Izuchukwu.
His rugby journey has taken him from Tullamore and Roscrea to Kelso in Scotland and an Emerging Ireland tour.
And he's excited about the next chapter.
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Rob Carney from Offaly also impressed.
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