Winger Mack Hansen happy for Ireland to be written off against New Zealand

Mack Hansen has been recalled by Ireland (Brian Lawless/PA)

Fit-again winger Mack Hansen insists Ireland are not in New Zealand “just to take part” but is happy for his side to be written off.

The All Blacks are strong favourites to clinch an early series victory ahead of Saturday’s second Test in Dunedin following a dominant 42-19 win last weekend in Auckland.