Ireland's Jamie Osborne believes his ability to cover a number of positions is "definitely a strength".

Osborne made his Test debut at full-back and has also played at centre and on the wing and the 23-year-old hopes he can continue to make the most of his versatility as he prepares to wear the 13 jersey against Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday (18:00 BST).

"I think it's definitely a strength, sometimes it can seem a bit like a bit of a weakness at times if you're, say, not selected and you're thinking 'maybe I should be a bit more specialised in a certain position,'" he said.

"I suppose over time we'll see and hopefully I can figure out how to best utilise it."

Osborne is part of an inexperienced Ireland side for Tests games against Georgia and Portugal that will be lead by Paul O'Connell while Andy Farrell is on British and Irish Lions duty.

With 16 Ireland players also on tour in Australia, interim head coach O'Connell has 13 uncapped players in his travelling squad and could hand out as many as six debuts against Georgia.

While Osborne said that camp "feels a bit different" with a new-look coaching staff and so many new players, he believes the squad are focused on impressing enough to earn inclusion in future Ireland squads.

"It's definitely a chance to put our hands up," he added.

"It's the lads who've been here for a while who are showing the younger lads how to prepare for games, how to train and how to bring your thoughts to meetings. We're just trying to raise the standard up to the level it was."

Osborne also praised O'Connell's influence since he stepped up from forwards coach to the interim head coach role.

"He's similar to what he's been in past camps really, he's unbelievably detailed in his preparation and in his delivery of messages.

"You know exactly what he wants from you, and you really want to live up to his expectations of you because he'll tell you if you're not and he's honest like that.

"I think he's been brilliant in the head coach role."