Injuries delay Connacht selection

CONNACHT coach Michael Bradley has been forced to name a 25-strong squad for Saturday’s Celtic Cup semi-final against Edinburgh at the Sportsground in Galway (2pm).

Coach Bradley awaits progress reports on a few injured players before naming his side today. His main worries are Eric Elwood, Bernard Jackman and Fabian Boiroux, who are suffering from leg, ankle and back injuries, respectively.

This game is seen as a huge opportunity for Connacht to send their detractors to “hell” and boost their battle for long-term survival. The Connacht Branch are asking for a show of goodwill and have opened a special email address ([e-mail]) to allow fans express support.