Panel to consider if Connacht winger’s comments breached misconduct rules
is set to face an independent disciplinary panel on Wednesday concerning comments he made in a post-match press conference after their 20-12 URC defeat againstRound 8 game at the Aviva Stadium on December 19th, Hansen aired his frustrations over the way Connacht are refereed, claiming the western province are consistently on the wrong side of match officials’ decisions.
“I feel like we get this every week. We never get any calls, ever. I’ve been feeling this for years now,” the 26-year-old said. “Bundee gets a direct hit to the head, it’s quite obvious, no call. It’s like we get that every time, so you can hear the frustration in my voice because it’s starting to get to the point where honestly, it’s bullshit and it’s starting to get really frustrating for us because people will say we are an inconsistent team, but Jesus Christ, when you are getting some of the calls we’re getting like, of course you are going to be .
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