Ireland stun hosts South Africa to reach World Cup Sevens semis

Ireland will now play New Zealand on Sunday in their first appearance in a semi-final since 1993.
Ireland stun hosts South Africa to reach World Cup Sevens semis

Jordan Conroy of Ireland runs to score a try during the 7s rugby Quarter-final match between South Africa and Ireland in the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament, in Cape Town, on September 10, (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Two late ties from Jordan Conroy wrapped up a famous 24-14 victory for Ireland over South Africa in the quarter-final of the World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.

Ireland will now play New Zealand on Sunday in their first appearance in a semi-final since 1993.

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