Mack Hansen (left) celebrates with James Lowe after scoring Ireland's second try against Australia at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
The pre-match playlist at the Aviva Stadium could have included Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin, or maybe Who’s the Mack by Ice Cube, but, as events transpired, the choice of Mark Morrison’s 1996 hit Return of the Mack hit the right note.
Mack Hansen’s reimagination as a fullback for Ireland, a debut of sorts in his 29th cap, was an unadulterated triumph. While three tries are a focal point for the highlights reel, the quality of his all-round game is equally captivating.
A foot injury sustained on the Lions tour suffered another ding in his only appearance for Connacht this season.
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