Despite problems against South Africa, the hooker says Ireland have no plans to overhaul their lineout for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland
“Even chatting to the physios after, it looked like it would have taken a bit longer. I was probably looking at around eight weeks, but it recovered really well, even in the first week, so that kind of gave us a good window.
Ever since his full Test debut against Italy in the 2022 Six Nations, Sheehan has become an integral part of the Irish pack. He had played in all bar one of Ireland’s last 14 Test matches going into this season – starting in 11 of them. “There’s no need to go chasing something that isn’t here. We still have full confidence in our plan and way of preparing. I don’t think it’s a problem.”
“It’s great to see how passionate he is about Ireland and Irish rugby and representing Ireland. I’d be right behind him in that way, so we had a good day watching it.” “I don’t read or contribute to any sports media really. I was just like that as a kid, I wasn’t really interested in ... in your job, really,” he said, smiling.“So no, it’s just another Test week for me and I sort of focus very much on what’s going on in the camp and what people tell me within the camp.”
“Of course, everyone is fully aware of what we need to do at what time and depending on what the scoreline is. For us as a XV on the pitch, it’s just win the game.”New Zealand no longer tilting at Irish windmills as focus turns to Uruguay