‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

Hooker Dan Sheehan limped off injured against England (Donall Farmer/PA)

Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.

Sheehan put a dampener on Saturday’s 29-10 victory over England by limping off shortly before half-time, with Ireland’s coaching staff still anxiously waiting to discover the extent of his foot issue.