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Ireland discover Olympics opponents

Jun 28, 2021 12:54
By radiokerrysport
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Ireland discover Olympics opponents

South Africa, USA and Kenya are set to provide the opposition to Ireland in the pool stages at the Olympic Games Men's Sevens.

Ireland were placed in Pool C in this morning's draw.

Anthony Eddy's side qualified for the games following a repechage final win over France last week.

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The Men's Sevens competition is pencilled in for the 26th to the 28th of July in Tokyo.

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The Lions Tour to South Africa will go ahead, the South African government has said.

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Last night, the country tightened Covid-19 restrictions in response to rising case numbers.

The government confirmed on Monday that professional sporting events are still permitted.

The Lions touring party arrived in South Africa this morning ahead of their first game on Saturday.

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The IRFU have confirmed that captain James Ryan is carrying an adductor injury.

The Leinster lock hasn't yet been ruled out of Saturday's Test against Japan in Dublin.

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Ryan was due to lead Ireland in their clashes with Japan and the US.

Peter O’Mahony is among the contenders to captain Ireland if Ryan is absent.

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