Ireland squad send show of support to teammate Shannon Ikahihifo after cancer diagnosis

Shannon Ikahihifo has won three caps and had been a member of the wider Ireland squad that started pre-season back in early June.

Shannon Ikahihifo made her cancer diagnosis public on Friday. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon has praised the selfless example set by teammate Shannon Ikahihifo who has gone public with her cancer diagnosis.

Ikahihifo, who has won three caps and had been a member of the wider Ireland squad that started pre-season back in early June, shared the news on Friday morning.