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Ireland Star Faces Months Out After Foot Operation
10 Dec
Summary
- Mack Hansen requires surgery on a foot injury, sidelining him for months.
- The Ireland wing sustained the problem on the Lions tour and reaggravated it.
- His return timeline makes him a doubt for the 2026 Six Nations tournament.
Ireland's star wing, Mack Hansen, has undergone surgery for a foot injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for several months. This setback significantly jeopardizes his participation in the 2026 Six Nations tournament. Hansen initially sustained the injury during the British and Irish Lions tour and later reaggravated it, forcing him to miss key provincial and international fixtures.
The 27-year-old's injury woes have been a recurring theme. After breaking into the Ireland team and playing a crucial role in their 2023 Grand Slam victory, he missed the 2024 Six Nations due to a shoulder issue. Further interruptions this year with hamstring and quad problems have continued to plague his season.
Connacht scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker confirmed that the surgery went well but emphasized that Hansen is in the very early stages of recovery. The extended absence means Ireland will be without a key attacking threat as they prepare for their Six Nations opener against France on February 5, 2026.
