Farrell says Osborne at full back has been in the ‘pipeline’ for some time

Jamie Osborne plays at centre for Leinster having played at fullback at U20 level.

LONG TIME COMING: Jamie Osborne has been on Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell's radar as a potential full back for some time. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that Jamie Osborne has been on the national team radar for some time as a potential full-back after naming the Leinster man to make his debut against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this weekend.

Osborne has played all his senior rugby as a centre for Leinster although he was an U20 full-back.