Hansen appeared to be a major doubt for Saturday’s Stade de France clash.
Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan is delighted to have “X-factor” wings Mack Hansen and James Lowe fit and ready to join him for a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final with the All Blacks.
Head coach Andy Farrell has been able to name an unchanged starting XV for a titanic last-eight encounter, including a first-choice backline.“Jamo did a brilliant job, didn’t he? He is such a creative player, so exciting, so he slotted in well on the wing.“To have the two lads back again brings a bit of X-factor to the back three. I always enjoy playing with them so great news.”
Referring to Australia-born Hansen, the coach said: “Everyone is very confident that he’s going to be fine for the game.”Ireland propelled themselves to the top of the world rankings courtesy of last summer’s landmark 2-1 tour success in New Zealand, in addition to launching their current run of 17 consecutive victories.
“Rugby is one of those games where, when you go on to the field, you go to beat the crap out of each other for 80 minutes and when you step off it, you’re very happy to grab a beer with your opposition number and enjoy the moments afterwards,” he said. “It’s no different with New Zealand.
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