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Australia-born Lion Hansen faces 'pinch-me' moment against old team

British and Irish Lions' Tommy Freeman warms up during the captain's run in Canberra on July 8, 2025, ahead of the rugby match against the ACT Brumbies.AFPCaption

Australia-born Mack Hansen says lining up for the British and Irish Lions on the wing against his old club ACT Brumbies on Wednesday will be a "pinch-me" moment.

The 27-year-old, whose mother is Irish, grew up in Canberra and spent three seasons with the Super Rugby club before a move to Connacht in 2021.

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