Mack Hansen learns URC hearing date after hitting out at match officials

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Mack Hansen learns URC hearing date after hitting out at match officials
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The Connacht and Ireland winger made his controversial comments at an Aviva Stadium press conference after the province lost to Leinster before Christmas

Mack Hansen could learn his fate on Wednesday after his outburst against match officials in the wake of Connacht's interpro defeat to Leinster.

The westerners have been expecting a summons to a hearing for the 26-year-old, who could face a ban or a fine - or both - with Connacht next in action against Lyon on Friday in the Challenge Cup, and with the Six Nations less than a month away.READ MORE:Blow to Ireland ahead of Six Nations as experienced forward hit with huge ban

"We're not a team for excuses, but that's what I feel. I feel like the first bit we were getting pressured from what seemed like 16 men against us instead of 15, to be honest."

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