Fit-again Hansen ready for the visit of Leinster in sell-out clash at the Sportsground
Published:
-
-
Author: Our Reporter
~ 2 minutes read
From this week's Galway City Tribune
By JOHN FALLON
CONNACHT have received a timely boost with Irish winger Mack Hansen cleared to play against Leinster in front of a capacity 8,000 crowd at the Sportsground on Saturday (7:35pm).
But his World Cup teammate Bundee Aki, as expected, will not be available and will be assessed next week on a hamstring injury in the hope he can be fit for the start of the Champions Cup against Bégles Bordeaux.
Hansen has fully recovered from an ankle injury picked up in France and is now set to make his return against Leinster this weekend as Pete Wilkins’ men bid for their fifth win in seven games in this season’s URC campaign.
Former Connacht captain John Muldoon, who returned to the Sportsground as lineout and maul coach during the summer after five years working with Pat Lam in Bristol, said he’s looking forward to seeing Hansen in action.
“You don’t need me to explain how good he is and that buzz he brings around the place,” said Muldoon. “Coming back from South Africa and getting into a derby game is special and then to have him and his energy around the place this week will be even better again.
“Look, he is a phenomenal player. He adds lots to us and it won’t be from lack of enthusiasm anyway in terms of what Mack will bring on the pitch. Yeah, really looking forward to seeing him.
“Obviously I don’t know Mack that well personally. He’s is just back from the World Cup but I’m looking forward to getting to know him better in the next couple of weeks and months, so I can’t wait to see him on the pitch.
Pictured: Irish international Mack Hansen who is set to return to the Connacht team for Saturday’s big UFC encounter with Leinster at the Sportsground.
More like this:
Catherine Connolly says “penny hasn’t dropped” with Government on meaningful climate action
The “penny hasn’t dropped” with the Government when it comes to the importance ...
Aquisition of Galway company creates largest renewable services
A leading Irish firm has acquired a Galway company, creating one of the largest renewable energy ...
Gort teen is big winner as five Galway artists are recognised in Texaco Children’s Art Competition
A teenage artist from Gort was the big winner as Galway took home five prizes from this year’s 70...
Galway poets make final crowdfunding push to bring Poetry Jukebox to the West
It looks like the periscope in a submarine – but this is a concept to take to the highways and by...
Galway graduate suggests greater use of sport to promote daily use of the language
A young Galway man with a passion for sport and the Irish language has told a Dáil committee that...
Carrabane pupils to feature in online magazine with rap about Sustainable Development Goals
The work of pupils from Carrabane School has featured in an online magazine. It features the work...
Over 400 organ donors and families in Salthill to be honoured in ceremony in Salthill
Over four hundred organ donor recipients and their families will be celebrated at a special cerem...
Galway’s Boston Scientific and Merit Medical awarded best in class for Workplace Wellness
Galway’s Boston Scientific and Merit Medical have been awarded best in class for Workplace Wellne...
Interim CEO appointed at Galway Chamber
An Interim CEO has been appointed at Galway Chamber. Deirdre Mac Loughlin is currently a member o...