Issac Luke and Luke Keary put themselves forward for Ireland's 2017 World Cup squad

New Zealand international Issac Luke and his former South Sydney team-mate Luke Keary put their hands up to play for Ireland in the 2017 World Cup.

Hooker Luke, who has won 37 caps for the Kiwis, tried to switch his allegiance after being left out of David Kidwell's squad but was thwarted by red tape while stand-off Keary, now with Sydney Roosters, was ruled out through injury, much to the frustration of Ireland coach Mark Aston.