Former Scotland international Jim Hamilton believes Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will be a key player for Andy Farrell's side during the 2025 Six Nations. Having overcome an ACL injury, Sheehan is back in action and ready to make an impact.
Former Scotland international Jim Hamilton anticipates significant contributions from 'world-class' Dan Sheehan during the 2025 Six Nations . Ireland 's tournament commences at home against England in the final match of the opening weekend on Saturday. Sheehan has been selected on the bench to start under interim head coach Simon Easterby, who aims to initiate a successful title defense.
Leinster hooker Sheehan, 26, endured an ACL injury during the summer and made his first club appearance of the season just last week, scoring two tries in the United Rugby Championship encounter against the Stormers. Hamilton, who garnered 35 of his 63 Scotland caps in the Six Nations, expresses immense admiration for Sheehan's talent. Speaking at a Six Nations preview event with BoyleSports, Hamilton stated, 'Dan Sheehan is a world-class player. He's been the starting hooker and I would probably say that he is head and shoulders above any other hooker playing in the Northern Hemisphere, outside Mauvaka and Marchand of France, who are obviously world-class players. 'I mean, you saw at the weekend. Two tries . Yes, okay, he didn't have to do a huge amount for them. But yeah, I'm not going to say the missing piece in Ireland because he's been playing for Ireland for a long time. 'But I think the importance that he has around the line-up and the scrum, let alone scoring tries for the team. So yeah, massive Dan Sheehan fan, starting British and Irish Lion and integral to Ireland for this campaign.' Hamilton, 42, possesses extensive experience in the Six Nations and understands the demands it places on players. Having overcome his own injury challenges during his career, he recognizes the significance of Sheehan's return to form for Ireland. Ireland eagerly anticipates Sheehan's performance at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, hoping he replicates the brilliance he displayed before his injury. Early indications following his comeback to club rugby suggest that interim head coach Simon Easterby is fortunate to have a hooker who appears as potent as ever. Hamilton, born in Swindon, seems convinced that one of world rugby's leading hookers possesses the ability to propel Ireland to victory. An uninterrupted Six Nations campaign amidst recent injury woes would provide Irish fans with cause for celebration leading up to the Lions' tour of Australia this summer
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