Carney happy to have union chance

NEW Ireland recruit Brian Carney admits he will happily play in whatever position he is selected as he anticipates his first union international tour.

Barring injury, Ireland’s upcoming two-Test tour of Argentina, which begins on Saturday week in Sante Fe, should see the former Wigan and Great Britain rugby league star make his international bow in the union code.

Carney has been suffering from a hamstring injury, which saw him sit out Munster’s final Magners League match last Saturday against Glasgow, but he is confident of being fit for the first Test.