Cronin eyes first Ireland cap to crown breakthrough season

Munster prop James Cronin is hoping to crown a remarkable breakthrough season by winning his first Irish cap in Argentina in the next few weeks.

This time last year the Cork man had just two appearances off the bench for Munster but is now on the cusp of getting his first Irish cap.

And if the 23-year old, one of four uncapped players in the squad for the two-match tour, is selected then it will be particularly special as the Ballincollig man has never played for Ireland at any grade.