Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Dan Sheehan is set to captain Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Photograph: Evan Treacy/PA Wire
As with Doris, the choice of Sheehan as captain, in what will be his 30th Test, is somewhat typical of this Irish management. A product of Clongowes Wood College and Dublin University, Sheehan is widely respected in the squad, has shown real leadership potential, is a world-class performer and has a good age profile with a view to being Doris’s understudy, vice-captain or stand-in captain.
Akin to Sheehan, Conan missed the South African tour and the November series through injuries but has also returned to Test rugby off the bench in the last two games. Rejuvenated, fresh and highly motivated, Conan has been playing to his Lions level of four years ago, albeit this will be his first Test start since the round two win over Italy in last year’s Six Nations.
Jamie Osborne and Joe McCarthy are both in line to play for Ireland against Wales on Saturday. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Henshaw was in front of the media on Tuesday and having lost on all three of his previous Six Nations appearances in Cardiff, will bring a healthy dose of respect for the Welsh, while Ringrose is due a recall after being named on the bench last time out in Murrayfield.
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