Hansen took a bang on the calf in last Saturday's final Pool victory over Scotland
Mack Hansen participated in Friday morning's captain's run at the Stade de France ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand.
However the Ireland dangerman wore a heavy strapping on his right calf and it remains to be seen if he is fit enough to start Saturday's match in the French capital.READ MORE: All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga's praise of Ireland part of Twilight Zone feeling at World Cup The Canberra-born winger took a very limited part in training at the start of this week but nevertheless was named on Wednesday in the Ireland side to face the All Blacks.
The Connacht star was one of the last players to emerge from the dressing-room for the Stade de France run-out. He immediately began a stretching routine on his right leg and then took part in a series of squad sprints.If Andy Farrell's side are without him, Jimmy O'Brien is waiting in the wings to take over.Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
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