Andy Farrell and Dan Sheehan speak ahead of Force fixture
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The British & Irish Lions are ready to kickoff their 2025 Tour of Australia after naming their squad to face the Western Force in their tour opener. Head coach Andy Farrell named Ireland and Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan as captain, along with four debutants expected to come off the bench. Speaking to the media, Farrell expressed his choice behind choosing Sheehan to lead the all-star team.
"He will do the job justice" 🗣️
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Andy Farrell on the decision to make Dan Sheehan Lions captain for Saturday's clash with Western Force in Perth 🦁 pic.twitter.com/MGN4FGBo7I
In their opening match against Los Pumas last week in Dublin, The Lions suffered a 24-28 victory, which left a bad taste in Farrells mouth as he expressed to the media.
"I hate losing" ‼️
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Andy Farrell expects his side to bounce back from their tour opener defeat to Argentina 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/1lKwmCoLxe
Also present at the press conference was Lions Captain Dan Sheehan who expressed what it means to him to lead the team.
Dan Sheehan on being named captain by Andy Farrell for the Lions upcoming game with Western Force 🗣️🔴 pic.twitter.com/4Dlo2rfWkS
— Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) June 26, 2025
