Mack Hansen looks set to miss the remainder of the season with Stuart Lancaster saying it is unlikely the Irish wing would be back if Connacht made it to the Challenge Cup final in May. The 27-year-old is recuperating from surgery on a troublesome foot injury in early December and while the procedure was a success it’s unlikely he will be back in action before the summer. “It will be a struggle I think,” he added when asked if Hansen would play again for Connacht this season. Hansen was ruled out of all three tests for the Lions against his native Australia last summer because of the foot injury. Injuries and international duty have curtailed his appearances for Connacht, making nine appearances last season and just four the previous term.

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2026 13:28 UTC