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The Connacht Rugby management team have released the latest squad update ahead of Saturday’s BKT URC meeting with Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium.
Following the recent break, a number of players have returned to full training after respective injury layoffs. They include Hugh Gavin (ankle), Andrew Smith (thumb), Denis Buckley (thigh), Darragh Murray (achilles) and Shane Jennings (ankle).
Meanwhile six players have been released from international duty to be available for selection this week - they are Jack Aungier, Caolin Blade, Shayne Bolton, Cathal Forde, Ben Murphy and captain Cian Prendergast. Remaining in the Ireland camp are Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen.
Just two players have been ruled out of the game due to injury. Sean O’Brien has unfortunately undergone hamstring surgery and will be out for 3 months, while Eoin de Buitlear suffered a thumb fracture during an Energia AIL game at the weekend. A timeline on his return is to be determined.
Kick-off is at 7.35pm and limited tickets remain on sale at connachtrugby.ie/tickets.
