Ahead of Connacht’s opening PRO12 game at home to Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday, the medical team provided the following update.<\/p>\n
Api Pewhairangi
\nApi Pewhairangi injured his knee in the pre-season game away to Castres earlier this month and it has been confirmed as a partial rupture of the ACL. The 23-year-old is expected to be out of action for up to three months.<\/p>\n
Niyi Adeolokun
\nNiyi Adeolokun suffered a PCL strain in his knee. The winger had a scope last week to repair the minor damage and is expected to be unavailable for approximately four weeks.<\/p>\n
Dave McSharry
\n25-year-old centre Dave McSharry was concussed in the pre-season win over Munster. He continues to go through the return-to-play protocols.<\/p>\n
Darragh Leader
\nDarragh Leader sustained a ligament strain to his wrist in the game away to Munster. The Galway-born back has seen a consultant and will remain in a plaster and sidelined for the next three weeks.<\/p>\n
Connacht v Dragons
\nFriday 4th September
\nAt the Sportsground, kick off 7:30pm.
\nReferee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 7th competition game)
\nAssistant Referees: Leo Colgan, Mark Connolly (both IRFU)
\nCiting Commissioner: John Cole (IRFU)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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