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Hansen could provide Ireland with full-back option for Six Nations

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Connacht head coach says Hansen told him that full-back was his preferred option.

MACK HANSEN COULD provide Andy Farrell with a full-back option with the bolter from last year’s Six Nations starring in that role for Connacht against Brive.

But the Connacht boss slotted him on the wing with immediate success that saw Farrell draft the Australian into his Irish squad and Hansen hasn’t looked back since. “When he first got here he said his best position is 15, but we stuck him on the wing and he was doing so well there we didn’t want to change it to be honest,” said Friend.“He had a few chances last year, but we felt wing was where he looked most comfortable.Connacht are now into the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup and despite their lack of consistency in the URC they can now look forward to Newcastle Falcons next weekend with renewed optimism.

“Wootts did very well scoring three tries, it was nice to see him actually carry hard and with intent,” said Friend.

 

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