Sherry hoping for Ireland’s call

The last year has been both exciting and frustrating for highly rated Munster hooker Mike Sherry, who today awaits news of his immediate international fate when Declan Kidney announces a 30-man squad for the autumn internationals.

The 24-year-old had his first taste of international rugby when he was called up as cover in the 2011 World Cup; he played for the Irish Wolfhounds against England last year and then toured New Zealand, although he got no game time in the three-match Test series.

His progress was hampered last season with a long-term ankle injury and that was as frustrating as not securing any game time in his bid to make a breakthrough down under.