Mack Hansen learns URC disciplinary hearing date after hitting out at match officials
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 URC have set Wednesday as the date for his disciplinary hearing arising from the comments made by the Ireland star at the Aviva Stadium.
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.
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"To be honest, it felt like we were getting reffed out of the game for the first 40 minutes, pretty much," said the Ireland international after the 20-12 defeat to the table toppers. "Then, we were able to do our thing. We were able to show the exciting rugby that we play.
"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."
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins was then asked if he agreed with Hansen's comments, but the winger interrupted: "Can I say something real quick about the situation? Like, I feel like we get this every week. We never get any calls, ever. I've been feeling this for years now."
The URC's disciplinary code includes a reference to attacking, criticising or disparaging match officials in the media or on social media.
Wilkins was in touch with URC referees' boss Tappe Henning immediately after the press conference to inform him of what had been said, with the Connacht supremo saying he was opening the lines of communication on the issue.
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