JJ Hanrahan puts on a show for Joe Schmidt

JJ Hanrahan insists he traded Munster for Northampton to boost his chances of a Test call-up with Ireland.

The 23-year-old fly-half accepts he faces an uphill battle while plying his trade overseas, but believes if he thrives at Northampton, he can command international recognition.

Ireland’s performance director David Nucifora recently confirmed overseas-based stars face a tough fight for Test rugby, but Hanrahan remains unfazed.