Frankie Sheahan

Date of birth: 27/08/1976

Position: Hooker

Test Caps: 28

Test Debut: 10th June 2000 v United States

Test Points: 25

Current Club: Munster

Strengths: A hard-working and competent hooker, Sheahan's eye for the line has resulted in five tries in 28 games, a great record for a front rower.

Weaknesses: His career has been blighted by neck injuries and he will do well to stay fit for the tournament. Lineout throwing has never been strong and is particularly poor on current form.

Likely headline(s): Frankie says hook!

Did you know?: Frankie's scoring record featured 3 tries in two
consecutive tests against Japan. He was initially advised to hang up his boots after his neck injury against Sale but ignored that advice to come back and be capped again in Nov 2006.