I cheered Brumbies to famous 2013 win but now I'm back playing for the British & Irish Lions against my hometown team!

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09/07/2025 07:00

Mack Hansen played for the Brumbies before leaving for Ireland (Inpho and Getty Images)

Mack Hansen could never have predicted his journey

Mack Hansen could never have predicted his journey

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