Mack Hansen insists Ireland are not thinking too far ahead in Grand Slam chase

The world’s top-ranked nation were far from convincing on Saturday afternoon in Rome but registered a third consecutive bonus-point win thanks to a tense 34-20 victory.

Mack Hansen starred for Ireland in Rome (Steven Paston/PA)

Mack Hansen insists in-house Grand Slam talk remains relatively muted after his two tries helped Ireland stutter past Italy to remain in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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