Baloucoune eyes Olympics

Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune is eager for the chance to compete at the Paris Olympics with Ireland.
Baloucoune, 26, was previously in the sevens set-up, competing at the 2018 World Cup Sevens.
Four players from the Irish provinces will be given a shot at making the team for Paris.

Baloucoune, above, said: “It would be a great opportunity to play in the Olympics. I really enjoyed sevens whenever I was playing. It was my first step into professional sport. I am  definitely raring for the opportunity.”
The Ireland sevens side will compete at their second consecutive Olympics having finishe...

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