In the finals that take place from March 5th-7th, Ireland are drawn in a highly competitive Pool containing Australia, Samoa and noted Sevens exponents Portugal.

Ireland will open their campaign against Samoa on Thursday March 5th, with games against Australia and Portugal the following day.

The Munster connection is continued with the inclusion of Fitness Coach Fergal O'Callaghan as part of the squad support team.

This weekend the squad - with three extra players Max Rantz McDonald (Clontarf), Mark McCrea (Ulster) and Cian Aherne (Leinster) - will take part in a warm up tournament in Portugal.

Ireland Rugby World Cup Sevens Squad

Gary Brown (Leinster), Kieran Campbell  (Connacht) capt, Brian Carney (Munster), James Coughlan (Munster), Conan Doyle  (Munster), Tom Gleeson (Munster), Eoghan Grace  (Munster), Felix Jones  (Leinster), Paul Marshall  (Ulster), Daniel Riordan (Connacht), Kyle Tonetti (Leinster), Brian Tuohy  (Cornish Pirates).