Ireland wing Hansen to miss Six Nations with shoulder injury

Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been ruled out of their Six Nations campaign after dislocating his shoulder.

The Australia native is undergoing surgery on Monday for the injury which he sustained in his side's win over Munster in the United Rugby Championship on New Year's Day.

Hansen, 25, has won 21 Ireland caps and played an important role in their Grand Slam success last year.

News of Hansen's injury comes just three days after it was announced that Ireland will be without prop Dave Kilcoyne for the defence of their Six Nations title.

Kilcoyne, 35, also suffered a shoulder injury, with Munster saying he will be out for up to six months after having surgery on his injury.

Ireland begin their Six Nations defence against France in Marseille on 2 February.

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