Ireland rugby sensation Mack Hansen fulfills his Grand Slam bet by proudly displaying a remarkable tattoo of coach Andy Farrell on his leg. The eye-catching ink-work comes as a result of a promise Hansen made to his teammates before the Six Nations tournament, vowing to immortalise Farrell’s face on his body if they emerged victorious in the Grand Slam.
Following their dominant performances throughout the championship, culminating in a resounding 29-16 triumph over England, Hansen, true to his word, decided to go ahead with the tattoo after being reminded by captain Johnny Sexton. Initially a lighthearted comment, the bet gained significance over the course of nine weeks, leading Hansen to honor it.
The 25-year-old winger proudly shared the evidence of his commitment with former Scotland international Jim Hamilton, who confirmed that Hansen had indeed “done the deed” and proudly revealed the portrait of a smiling Farrell adorning the Irishman’s leg.
While many fans praised Hansen’s dedication, opinions on the tattoo have been divisive. Some have described it as “demonic” and “stupid,” expressing surprise and questioning its artistic interpretation. Critical comments range from questioning the resemblance to the subject to labeling it scarier than the real thing. On the other hand, supporters hailed Hansen as a “legend” for his audacious effort, emphasizing the need for more colorful characters in rugby.
Interestingly, doubts about the likeness of Farrell have arisen, even among those who found the tattoo amusing. Speculations abound, suggesting that the inkwork resembles other figures such as Michael Cheika, Scott Quinnell, Mike Tindall, or Joe Marler. Outside the rugby world, comparisons were made to Jack Nicholson from “The Shining” or Peter Kay’s character from “Phoenix Nights,” while some humorously remarked that asking for Andy Farrell resulted in getting Chris Moyles.
This unique portrait of Farrell is not the first unconventional tattoo Hansen has acquired. In addition to his recent ink honoring Farrell, the Connacht star had previously immortalized teammate Oisin Dowling on his body shortly after joining the club in 2021, much to the amusement of Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll. Hansen’s partner, however, is less than impressed with his eccentric tattoo collection.
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