Across 43 matches Sheehan averages over five tackles per game alongside consistent ball-carrying, pointing to a hooker who contributes heavily in both directions. His 22 tries across the dataset stand out as an unusually high return for the position, suggesting a genuine threat around the fringes and at the breakdown. Single-game peaks of 12 carries and 117 metres indicate he can shift into a higher gear when matches demand it.
Dan Sheehan is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Ireland, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.
As a hooker, Dan features for the Ireland across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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