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TOULOUSE, FRANCE - APRIL 09: Robert Baloucoune of Ulster breaks clear to score their fourth and his third try during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Stade Toulousain and Ulster Rugby at Stadium de Toulouse on April 09, 2022 in Toulouse, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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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