Shane Whelan is with the Lions squad in Australia.
A Laois man is living the dream touring with the British and Irish Lions.
Shane Whelan from Abbeyleix is the Director of Digital, Marketing and Communications with the British and Irish Lions and is currently with the squad in Sydney for their tour of Australia.
Andy Farrell's side face the Waratahs tomorrow in their fourth test match having already faced Queensland Reds, Western Force and Argentina which was played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Whelan believes the Lions can win but understands it will be tough:
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