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Is Dan Sheehan the best hooker in the world?
The 26-year-old will captain Ireland for Six Nations visit to Wales on Saturday
Dan Sheehan celebrates scoring Ireland's fourth try against England in the opening round of this year's Six Nations. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Nathan Johns
Fri Feb 21 2025 - 10:40
Six Nations
Dan Sheehan
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