Perth, Australia, June 26, 2025 (AFP) - Ireland's Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force

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2025-06-26

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan was named captain Thursday for the British and Irish Lions opening Australian tour game against Western Force in Perth. Head coach Andy Farrell retained just two players for Saturday's clash from the side that started the shock 28-24 loss to Argentina in Dublin last week -- flanker Tadhg Beirne and centre Sione Tuipulotu. Among those rested is tour captain Maro Itoje, who led the side against the Pumas. Farrell has opte......

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