Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher will see his dream become a reality when he steps out to play in this week's Test at Lord's against England.
The Proteas have qualified directly for the 50-over World Cup to be played in India later this year after the first ODI between Ireland and Bangladesh was abandoned.
Ireland crashed to an innings defeat on the final day of their second Test against Sri Lanka, who spun their way to a victory in Galle.
Ireland toiled for little reward in the field a day after their record-breaking batting feats as Sri Lanka charged to 357 for one in Galle to trail the tourists by just 135.
Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher joined Ireland's growing list of Test centurions as the tourists posted their new record total of 492 on day two against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie fell five short of a maiden century as his side racked up an impressive score of 319 for four on the first day of their second Test in Sri Lanka.