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Ireland won the Hong Kong 7s tournament last weekend. Yu Chun Christopher Wong/INPHO

Ireland handed tough pool draw for next month's London 7s

Anthony Eddy’s side won a bronze medal at the World Rugby Sevens Series event at Twickenham last year.

IRELAND HAVE BEEN handed a tough draw for the World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in London next month, as Anthony Eddy’s side bid to replicate last year’s exploits at Twickenham. 

As the invitational team, Ireland — who secured a place as a core team on the World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 last weekend — have been paired with hosts England, New Zealand and Scotland in Pool C. 

Eddy’s side created history at the tournament in 2018 when they advanced through to a first-ever World Series semi-final, before beating England to secure a memorable third-place finish. 

Victory at the Hong Kong 7s qualifying tournament earlier this month means Ireland will become one of the 15 core teams contesting the 10-round world series next year.

The London 7s takes place on the weekend of 25/26 May. 

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