[Source: World Rugby Sevens]
Ireland has secured a place as a core team on the World Rugby 7s Series 2020 after beating Hong Kong in the final of the qualifier in Hong Kong.
The Anthony Eddy’s side finished up 28-7 victors in the competition-decider and put to bed the heartache of 12 months ago in considerable style.
? Interview: @IrishRugby head coach Anthony Eddy praised his team after winning the qualifiers final in Hong Kong #HK7s pic.twitter.com/v4CZsBkk3K
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 7, 2019
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QUALIFIED!
See you on the #HSBC7s 2020 @IrishRugby pic.twitter.com/RmZ10KT24Z
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 7, 2019
The victory means Ireland will become one of the 15 core teams contesting the 10-round World Series.
? Interview: @IrishRugby’s Jordan Conroy spoke to us after his side secured their place on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 with qualifiers win #HK7s pic.twitter.com/7gVnMNrSXg
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 7, 2019
Crazy scenes @IrishRugby celebrate winning the qualifiers and securing their place as a core team on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 #HK7s pic.twitter.com/waPr1Sw1r2
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 7, 2019
Ireland was housed in Pool F alongside Jamaica, Uruguay and Russia.
