For a week the British and Irish media only talked about him. McHansen, the winger and newcomer to Clover’s XV, continues to shine as he leaves his kidney stroke defenders on the spot. On Saturday, February 5, at the age of 23, he celebrated his first cap as a holder with Ireland against Wales on the first day. From At the Sixes Nations tournament, he was fully involved in his team’s success (29-7). Sacred Man of the Match, Saturday, February 12 (5:45 pm on France 2 and France TV) Blues will be one of the players to watch very closely.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Man of the Match at the International Debut … Mac Hansen!

We are all proud of you Mac pic.twitter.com/jH2e5iN7Yg

– Conach rugby (connachtrugby) February 5, 2022

Mac Hanson’s story is about a busy man. “Hanging out is not really his thing”Supported IIrish Examiner In its Monday edition, It’s not too early to get his first cape at 23 years old. However, this statement gets its full meaning by examining the career of this rugby player who recently became an apprentice electrician.

Because when the fate of professional rugby was decided, everything in McHanson’s accelerated in just eight months. A native of Canberra, Australia, he left the Brumbies franchise and moved to Conach Province, where he made his United Rugby Championship debut in September 2021. The winger, who has scored six attempts in nine games, was installed as a starter and caught the eye of the Ireland manager. Andy Farrell in process.

Selectable thanks for having dual citizenship from an Irish mother Since arriving on the island, McHansen joins national team for tour internship in November 2021. Called to the Six Nations a few months later, he took advantage of the absence of undefeated winger Jacob Stoke Dale to mark the spirit of training and win his first cape on Saturday against the Welsh reigning champions.

Because he delights in honoring his reputation, he only needs a minute to stand out. A kick blocked by Jonathan Sexton miraculously gets into his hands, he gets into a good part of the field and promises his club teammate Bundy Aki from the start after playing the first try ball of the game several times. Third. Minutes.

“McHansen made his debut, seizing the opportunity to enter (…) the title of Best Player of the Match for many of his teammates, but it’s rewarding a performance similar to the result of ‘A’. Fairy Tale”. Said Patron After the meeting.

Not satisfied, Hansen is still plotting in the bonus test. He improves on the ball that Andrew Porter stole by dropping his wing and penetrating the defense. He crossed the 105 meters and is still the player Of the meeting Made the most different ball in hand. The Irish genius also distinguished himself on defense in his only tackle, where he eliminated one of the rare Welsh try chances.

This performance demonstrates the quality of a player who has been praised for his ability to mislead defenders and his express integration into an ambitious group. “I was very impressed. He’s a good guy, and most importantly, he’s fully integrated into the group, and his performance speaks for itself.”Leinster star Jonathan Sexton greets in the columnsIrish Examiner.

He is a player who is capable of breaking an incredible number of tackles and not only sheds more light on the training you rarely get out, but also explodes the quality of matches. He was able to change what we saw in Connacht to an international level, which is a very good start for him and we hope he continues to grow.

Andy Farrell, England manager

In the Irish Examiner

Against the Welsh, as the coach encouraged him, he was able to become Connach’s No. 11 seed. That is, by exhibiting the ability to deviate from his path in order to create additional numbers in the attack line to randomize the defense. And the pressure fell on him. If he plays free against France XV, he will be a real poison.