Mack Hansen has kept his place as Ireland's fullback, selected at 15 against the world champions South Africa a week after scoring a first-half hat-trick to sink his native Australia.

Ireland boss Andy Farrell had brought the Canberra flyer into fullback from his usual wing position after Jamie Osborne got injured and now he's decided to stick with his attacking flair in the 15 shirt for the visit of the world's No.1 side.

Hansen will team up again alongside Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe in the back-three at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday, while Farrell dismissed concerns about Sam Prendergast's defensive shortcomings by keeping him in the No.10 jersey.

Leinster playmaker Prendergast impressed as an attacker during the record 46-19 victory over Australia but was criticised for missed

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