Ireland’s Six Nations title defense suffered a blow on Monday when winger Mack Hansen was ruled out of the upcoming tournament with a dislocated shoulder.
Hansen was injured in Connacht’s United Rugby Championship match against Munster on New Year’s Day and will undergo surgery.
“Mac Hansen (shoulder) will undergo surgery…”
Ireland’s Six Nations title defense suffered a blow on Monday when winger Mack Hansen was ruled out of the upcoming tournament with a dislocated shoulder.
Hansen was injured in Connacht’s United Rugby Championship match against Munster on New Year’s Day and will undergo surgery.
“Mac Hansen (shoulder) will undergo surgery today on a dislocated shoulder and is expected to be out for three to four months,” Connacht said in a statement.
Hansen’s injury is the latest setback for Ireland, coming just three days after veteran prop Dave Kilcoyne was sidelined for up to six months.
Munster’s Kilcoyne (35) also suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery.
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Six Nations champions Ireland begin their match against France in Marseille on February 2nd.
Hansen, 25, has developed into a key player for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, scoring nine tries in 21 Tests since making his debut in February 2022.
He will also miss Connacht’s remaining two European Champions Cup games, against Lyon and Bristol.
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