Ahead of Connacht’s round 18 PRO12 game away to provincial rivals Munster on Saturday (5:15pm), the medical team provided the following update.
Available
Scrumhalf Kieran Marmion and back row Eoin McKeon, who have missed the last three and four games respectively due to injury, have both been declared fit and available for selection.
Unavailable
Jake Heenan
Jake Heenan sustained a rotator cuff tear to his right shoulder during the last round against Cardiff Blues. While his previous stabilisation surgery was not affected, the most recent injury will leave the New Zealander sidelined for the remainder of the season as he undergoes rehab. The flanker will not require further surgery and is expected to be fully fit for the start of the preseason period in the summer.
Willie Faloon
Willie Faloon has re-dislocated his shoulder in training and will undergo surgery on Friday of this week. The openside flanker has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Nathan White
Tighthead prop Nathan White remains sidelined due to ongoing lumbar spine issues affecting his leg. He is being closely monitored and is due for a specialist review in the coming days.
Dave McSharry
Dave McSharry sustained a knee injury in training late last week and will undergo further investigation this week to determine the extent of the damage. The 25-year-old centre will be unavailable for the upcoming clash with Munster.
Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki continues to rehab post ankle surgery and while progress has been made, the 24-year-old will not be available this week.
Niyi Adeolokun
Niyi Adeolokun returns to part training this week but will it is unlikely that the winger will be available in time for the game at Thomond Park.
Munster v Connacht
Saturday 28th March
Thomond Park
Kick off 5:15pm
Live on Sky Sports