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‘He was the first one to come up with the idea of playing in the back-row’ — Ireland captain Dan Sheehan inspired by brother Bobby’s versatility

Hooker reflects on his recent run at No 8, and Andy Farrell gives his verdict on the positional switch

Dan Sheehan with his brother Bobby after Leinster’s URC final win over the Bulls at Croke Park last June

Dan Sheehan with his brother Bobby after Leinster’s URC final win over the Bulls at Croke Park last June  © Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Dan Sheehan didn’t have to look too far from home for how best to switch from hooker to the back-row.