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The Connacht management team have released the latest squad update in advance of tomorrow evening's friendly away to Bristol Bears.
Hooker:
Tom McCartney (ankle) and Jonny Murphy (chest) are progressing well with their respective injuries and will integrate into team training next week.
Lock:
Peter Claffey has returned to full training this week following his calf injury.
Gavin Thornbury is progressing well with his shoulder injury sustained in pre-season and will integrate into team training next week.
Back Row:
Robin Copeland has returned to full training this week following his hip injury.
Jarrad Butler (chest), Eoin McKeon (shoulder) and Sean O’Brien (calf) are all being managed this week by the medical and performance team for minor knocks.
Eoghan Masterson has undergone surgery for the thumb injury he sustained in the Brive pre-season fixture and will be out of action until October.
Outhalf:
David Horwitz is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury and will look to return to training shortly.
Centre:
Peter Robb is managing a neck injury and will partake in light training this week under the supervision of the medical team.
The starting XV to face Bristol Bears will be named later today (Thursday).
