Dan Sheehan reflects on his first British & Irish Lions tour, highlighting the challenges and unexpected friendships formed with players like Ellis Genge. Despite facing jet lag, the real obstacle is connecting with previously opposing teammates. Sheehan notes that while rugby competition fosters enmity, authentic camaraderie thrives off the pitch. He shares humorous experiences about bonding, roommate dynamics, and the positive energy Genge brings, emphasizing the deeper understanding players gain about each other's backgrounds and personalities over time.
It's mad how fast you can go from despising people to hanging around to go for a coffee with them, says Ireland's straight-talking hooker Dan Sheehan.
Dealing with jet lag is the easy part. The need to rub shoulders ... and forging unlikely alliances is a challenge in itself.
Rugby blokes are good blokes. You can turn on the hatred when you want it.
You're going to get to understand people's stories and what's behind them. Genge is a funny bloke off the pitch.
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