Ireland coach riled up over Hansen claim as teammate hails Aussie’s impact

Peter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like their Australian flyer Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup.

Wing Hansen will make his full tournament debut against Tonga on Saturday evening following a 20-minute cameo in last weekend’s 82-8 win over Romania.

Flanker O’Mahony believes the 25-year-old from Canberra is among the best in the world in his position, as well an asset to the group off the field due…