Mack Hansen Rejoins Ireland Squad for Clash Against Australia While Jamie Osborne Faces Omission

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Mack Hansen, the British and Irish Lion, has been recalled to the Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming matches. This includes a challenging game against Australia in Dublin. However, Jamie Osborne will miss the clash due to a shoulder injury.

Mack Hansen Rejoins Ireland Squad for Clash Against Australia

Ireland’s autumn series resumes on Saturday at 20:10 GMT, where they will face off against Australia. Following this matchup, the team will take on world champions South Africa on November 22 at 17:40 GMT. Hansen originally seemed ruled out of the autumn series due to a foot injury he sustained during a United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls last month.

Squad Updates

Mack Hansen: Played four matches for Connacht at full-back, filling in for the injured Hugo Keenan.
Jamie Osborne: Started the month wearing the No. 15 jersey but is sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Darragh Murray: Rejoins the squad after being capped during the summer tour in Georgia and Portugal.
Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier: Both remain doubts due to hamstring strains.
Stuart McCloskey: Shows improvement on a groin injury and expected to participate in training.

Osborne was replaced by Jimmy O’Brien during Ireland’s victory over Japan, which ended 41-10. Head coach Andy Farrell expressed concern over Osborne’s condition, indicating that it did not appear serious.

Australia’s Squad Changes

Australia will be without lock Will Skelton for the upcoming match in Dublin, as he suffered an ankle injury playing for La Rochelle against Toulon. Additionally, Leicester Tigers fly-half James O’Connor has joined the Wallabies squad following their defeat to Italy.

As Ireland prepares for this crucial match against Australia, the return of Mack Hansen provides a welcome boost to the squad. The upcoming encounters will be pivotal for both teams as they navigate their respective autumn campaigns.