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The Connacht management team have released the following squad update following last week’s pre-season friendly away to Brive.
Hooker:
Tom McCartney sustained a recent ankle injury in training and is progressing well with a return to training planned for early September.
Jonny Murphy sustained a rib injury in the game versus Brive last week and his progress will be monitored by the medical team this week.
Lock:
Peter Claffey sustained a calf injury in preseason and is due to return to training in early September.
Gavin Thornbury sustained a shoulder injury in preseason and is due to return to full training in early September.
Back Row:
Robin Copeland sustained a recent hip injury in training and is currently undergoing rehabilitation with the medical and fitness team with a planned return in the coming weeks.
Eoghan Masterson sustained a hand injury in the game versus Brive last week and will undergo surgery this week with his return date to be confirmed post surgery.
The Connacht starting XV to take on Wasps at Dubarry Park, Athlone this Saturday (k/o 3pm) will be named later today.
