IRELAND ARE OPTIMISTIC that Dan Sheehan will be fit for the World Cup as Andy Farrell’s squad prepare for Saturday’s final warm-up clash with Samoa in Bayonne [KO 7.45pm, RTÉ2].
The Leinster hooker did not travel to France with the rest of the Ireland squad this week after suffering a foot injury during last Saturday’s win against England in Dublin.
With Rónan Kelleher also recovering from a hamstring issue, Sheehan’s injury was a major concern but there is increasing hope that the 24-year-old will be fit to feature during the World Cup pool stages.
Ireland open their World Cup campaign against Romania on 9 September before playing Tonga (16 September), South Africa (23 September) and Scotland (7 October).
Ireland head coach Farrell is expected to provide a further update after naming his team to play Samoa this afternoon.
The Ireland team is due to be announced at 2pm, with Farrell then set to confirm his final 33-man World Cup squad on Monday.
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