Injured Hayes rested for Connacht clash

JOHN HAYES will be wrapped in cotton wool for a week, in advance of Munster’s crucial Heineken Cup clash with Gloucester.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Hayes, who injured a calf muscle against Treviso, is rested for the Celtic League fixture against Connacht at Dubarry Park, Athlone, tomorrow evening.

Munster coach Alan Gaffney yesterday named a 23-strong squad for the Connacht clash, but it seems certain Scottish international Gordon

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