Curtis Campher: Ireland cricketer set to face native country - and old school friends

Ireland's Curtis Campher plays a ramp shot to reach his half-century during the Second One Day International of the Royal London Series against England at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture: Mike Hewitt/NMC Pool/PA Wire.

For Irish cricket’s hottest prospect Curtis Campher, the World Cup Super League series with South Africa starting on Sunday isn’t just a chance for the young all-rounder to take on his native country - it’s an opportunity to catch up with old friends.

Campher, 22, burst onto the international scene last August, hitting back-to-back half-centuries against world champions England, and while injury has halted his momentum in recent months, the Johannesburg-born Munster Reds star will be hoping to help Ireland's cause an upset against an in-form Proteas side.