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Aaron O’Sullivan and Fergus Jemphrey called up to Ireland Sevens squad for London event
Aaron O’Sullivan and Fergus Jemphrey have been called up by coach James Topping as the Irish side seek to build on their silver medal in this weekend’s London Sevens.
Topping‘s side won their first medal as a World Series core team in Toulouse last weekend, securing silver after reaching their maiden Cup final at the Stade Ernest Wallon.
The squad arrived in London from France on Monday evening, as preparations begin for the London Sevens at Twickenham Stadium.
Ireland – currently sitting fourth in the overall 2022 Series standings – will be paired in Pool B alongside Argentina, Kenya and South Africa.
Topping’s side get their London campaign underway against Kenya on Saturday morning (10.16am), before facing South Africa (1.22pm) and Argentina (4.30pm) in further Pool B clashes at Twickenham.
The action will be live on the World Rugby stream, while there will be coverage across the Irish Rugby social media channels.
Ireland Squad: Jordan Conroy (Buccaneers RFC), Billy Dardis (Terenure College RFC) (capt), Aaron O'Sullivan (Blackrock College RFC), Jack Kelly (Dublin University FC), Terry Kennedy (St. Mary’s College RFC), Hugo Lennox (Skerries RFC), Harry McNulty (UCD RFC), Bryan Mollen (Blackrock College RFC), Chay Mullins (IQ Rugby), Mark Roche (Lansdowne FC), Fergus Jemphrey (Blackheath RFC/IQ Rugby), Andrew Smith (Clontarf FC/Leinster), Zac Ward (Ballynahinch RFC).
London Sevens Schedule:
Saturday May 28
Ireland v Kenya, 10.16am
Ireland v South Africa, 1.22pm
Ireland v Argentina, 4.30pm
Sunday May 29
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