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Ireland off to a flyer in Tokyo last chance saloon

Terry Kennedy scored eight tries including two hat-tricks
Terry Kennedy scored eight tries including two hat-tricks

Ireland got off to a great start in their bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics by winning all three matches at the World Rugby Sevens repechage in Monaco on Saturday.

The team ran in five tries in a 31-10 win over Zimbabwe and followed that up with a 31-0 victory over Mexico and 43-0 success against Tonga.

Terry Kennedy was in free-scoring form, scoring eight tries which included hat-tricks against Zimbabwe and Tonga.

Jordan Conroy also bagged a treble against Tonga as he finished with six tries for the day.

Ireland can clinch top spot in Pool A on Sunday with victory over Samoa (kick-off 12.33 Irish time).

The top two teams in each pool progress to the semi-finals, with the tournament winners clinching the final place at the Tokyo Games.

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