Mack Hansen Returns for Connacht Friendly

Mack Hansen is poised to make his long-awaited return to competitive rugby, being named on the bench for Connacht's pre-season friendly against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The 26-year-old winger has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated shoulder on January 1, which also kept him from participating in Ireland's Six Nations and summer tour of South Africa. Connacht's head coach Pete Wilkins has made seven changes to the squad that recently defeated Sale Sharks, with Hansen's comeback offering a boost ahead of their URC opener against Munster on September 21. The friendly match against the Scottish champions marks Connacht's second pre-season outing as they prepare for the upcoming season. Hansen's return is particularly encouraging for Irish rugby fans, who have missed his contributions on the field over the past nine months.