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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Darragh Culhane

Richie Murphy hoping to bring World Cup trophy home to Jack Oliver after father Greig's passing

Ireland boss Richie Murphy says he hopes to bring home the World Cup trophy home to Jack Oliver following the tragic passing of his father Greig in South Africa.

Munster coach Greig Oliver passed away in a paragliding injury last week and his son Jack was in the Ireland Under-20 squad for the World Cup.

And the side will compete in the World Cup final on Friday against France after they beat South Africa 31-12 on Sunday afternoon and boss Richie Murphy says he hopes to bring the World Cup trophy home to Oliver.

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