Hansen surgery a success but Ireland international set for months on sideline 

South Africa’s Canan Moodie and Mack Hansen of Ireland compete for a high ball. Pic: Gary Carr/Inpho

Mack Hansen’s surgery on a troublesome foot injury has been a success but it has now been confirmed that it will be months before the Irish international is back in action.

The 27-year-old underwent surgery last week and while an exact timeline has not been established when he might be back, Connacht scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker has confirmed that it will be months.