Dan Sheehan goes from 'despising' Ellis Genge to loving 'funny bloke' Lions prop

Dan Sheehan, pictured, has made an unlikely friend in Ellis Genge. File picture: Evan Treacy/PA

Enemies have become friends on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after Dan Sheehan revealed that Ireland target Ellis Genge is now a valued team-mate.

Previously front-row rivals, Sheehan and Genge have joined forces on the 10-fixture expedition Down Under with both players strong contenders to start the first Test against the Wallabies on July 19.