Hooker Dan Sheehan always envisaged playing for Ireland but admits a whirlwind 2022 has exceeded expectations following his nomination for world breakthrough player of the year. "It has been a great year and I can't wait to keep going." His rapid rise was on Monday recognised with a place on World Rugby’s shortlist for the year’s best emerging talent, alongside Ireland team-mate Mack Hansen, England’s Henry Arundell and Italy back Ange Capuozzo. Breaking through in '22 😤 These are the contenders for the 2022 Breakthrough Player of the Year in partnership with Tudor#WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/bcX8wi1ptt — World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 14, 2022“It has been a great year. “Ronan’s an unbelievable player,” said Sheehan, whose Leinster debut came in October 2020.

Source: The Herald November 16, 2022 04:40 UTC