The men’s team in particular look like a genuine medal shout in Paris. The the most recent SVNS Series (formerly known as the World Rugby Sevens) they finished second overall.

Six Nations winning full-back Hugo Keenan will return to his Sevens roots to take to the field in Paris, while Jordan Conroy is a try-scoring machine and there’s also Ulster’s Zac Ward.

The women’s team are also capable of a big performance and can beat anyone on their day. While they only finished seven after the seven rounds, they did claim a famous win Perth to stun the big nations.

The Sevens team is littered with regulars from the 15s game, including the exciting Beibhinn Parsons and Ulster’s Ashleigh Orchard has been included.

Ireland’s men’s squad: Niall Comerford, Jordan Conroy, Hugo Keenan, Jack Kelly, Terry Kennedy, Hugo Lennox, Harry McNulty (capt), Gavin Mullin, Chay Mullins, Mark Roche, Andrew Smith, Zac Ward.

Ireland women’s squad: Kathy Baker, Megan Burns, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Alanna Fitzpatrick, Stacey Flood, Eve Higgins, Erin King, Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Emily Lane, Ashleigh Orchard, Beibhinn Parsons, Lucy Rock.