Dan Sheehan speaks after his first Lions Captaincy
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Dan Sheehan captained the British & Irish Lions to a convincing win over the Western Force today in their 2025 tour opener, leading with calm authority on debut. Speaking after the match, Sheehan said he aimed to stay relaxed and focus on his role, downplaying the occasion. Although he didn’t mention it, the 26-year-old has scored 13 international tries since 2022 and made a rapid return from injury earlier this year—factors that helped earn him the captaincy. Trusted by head coach Andy Farrell despite limited leadership experience, Sheehan made a strong statement in his first outing as Lions skipper. Here's what he had to say after the match. See below:
"A really special day for me and the lads!" 🙌
— Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) June 28, 2025
Dan Sheehan reacts to his first victory in a Lions jersey as captain 🌟 pic.twitter.com/ZG7Dej4mMZ
