Ireland's call on Lowe versus Hansen 'intriguing'

James Lowe's recall to the Ireland squad has set up an intriguing selection conundrum for head coach Andy Farrell.

The Leinster wing has recovered from a hamstring injury that forced him out of contention for the Guinness Six Nations win over Wales and defeat to France.

The 29-year-old New Zealand-born back sparkled on his comeback as a replacement, scoring a long-range effort for the URC champions in their 29-7 win over Ospreys on Saturday.

James Lowe's brilliant try was one of the highlights for @LeinsterRugby as they saw off Ospreys 29-7 at the RDS earlier #rterugby #LEIvOSP #URC pic.twitter.com/EHmW1IQ2zn

The man in possession of the green jersey is Connacht's 23-year-old wing Mack Hansen, the Irish-qualified Canberra native, who marked his international debut with a man of the match performance against Wales and scored a superb try in Paris on his second cap.

"Mack Hansen was a serious threat against us when we played Connacht first time around so everyone in the Leinster squad rates and respects him for sure," said Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster ahead of their match against Emirates Lions on Friday at the RDS (7.35pm).

"There is nothing he’s done that has let Ireland down in any way, shape or form.

"So it’s a tricky one, there’s Robert Baloucoune up at Ulster, who’s been excellent, Jordan Larmour is sat there as well on the fringes.

"Andrew Conway’s playing really well as well so it’s becoming a real position of strength now, Jimmy [O’Brien] is in there.

"It’s a tricky selection decision but a good one for Ireland, for Andy in particular, because Lowey brings something that other players don’t have.

OH MY WORD! WHAT A CATCH FROM MACK HANSEN!#FRAvIRE #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/mRc6KOkDgZ

"Obviously, he’s got a