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‘Got a new foot, essentially’ – Mack Hansen lifts lid on horror surgery ahead of Ireland comeback

MACK HANSEN wants to put his best foot forward again for Ireland — after a foot problem last year threatened to derail his World Cup hopes. The Connacht wing is back in the international fold for this month’s Nations Championship…

By Owen Cowzer · The Sun

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Mack Hansen revealed he had six screws and a plate inserted during major foot fusion surgery.
The Connacht winger is returning to the Ireland international squad for the Nations Championship.
Hansen originally suffered the foot injury while playing for the British & Irish Lions against an Anzac team.

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Connacht wing Mack Hansen has opened up about undergoing extensive foot surgery involving six screws and a plate as he returns to the Ireland squad for the Nations Championship. The 28-year-old was sidelined last November after sustaining the injury during the British & Irish Lions Tour against an Anzac selection.

Following advice from London specialist James Calder, Hansen opted for fusion surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort. Having featured in four matches for Stuart Lancaster's Connacht this season, the winger is targeting the upcoming international fixtures and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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‘Got a new foot, essentially’ – Mack Hansen lifts lid on horror surgery ahead of Ireland comeback

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