Ireland still awaiting verdict on the severity of Dan Sheehan’s foot injury

Attack coach Mike Catt on Tuesday neither confirmed nor denied speculation that Sheehan could miss the entire pool campaign at next month’s World Cup in France

INJURY DOUBT: Dan Sheehan leaves the pitch in the first half of Ireland's win over England. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland’s coaches are still waiting for a conclusive verdict on the severity of Dan Sheehan’s foot injury with the hooker continuing his treatment in Dublin as the rest of the squad prepares for Saturday’s final World Cup warm-up against Samoa.

Sheehan, Ireland’s first-choice hooker, pulled up towards the end of the first half of last Saturday’s Aviva Stadium victory over England and did not travel to southern France for this week’s warm-weather training camp and preparation for this weekend’s Test against the Samoans.