The Irish Three Day Eventing team are in eighth place overall heading into tomorrow's show-jumping.

Despite the elimination of Padraig McCarthy during today's testing cross-country course, Clare Abbot, Jonty Evans and Mark Kyle all managed to get around safely to steer the team into contention for a possible podium spot.

Australia lead those team rankings ahead of second placed New Zealand.

Evans is the best-placed of the Irish riders in the individual category in 16th overall.

#EquestrianEventing: Jonty Evans: 22.80 (Cross Country) 64.60 (Overall) and a superb clear round. #TeamIreland pic.twitter.com/JOKZOlbfwX

— Team Ireland (@olympiccouncil) August 8, 2016