O'Connor clinches Ireland's place in world final

O'Connor's clear puts him as a leading contender for an individual medal in fifth place.

By Mike Dunne

Cian O'Connor rescued Ireland's hopes at the World Equestrian Games in North Carolina this evening with an immaculate round on Good Luck to book a place in tomorrow's team final on a day when it had looked as if further progress was slipping away from Rodrigo Pessoa's side.